{"id":7378,"date":"2024-02-09T10:07:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T09:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/discover-the-main-causes-of-sciatica-and-how-to-combat-them-effectively\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T09:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:45:43","slug":"discover-the-main-causes-of-sciatica-and-how-to-combat-them-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/en\/discover-the-main-causes-of-sciatica-and-how-to-combat-them-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Main Causes of Sciatica and How to Combat Them Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7378\" class=\"elementor elementor-7378 elementor-5236\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-787f60e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"787f60e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0af49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2c0af49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Key Points<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><ul>\n  <li>Sciatica is a pathology of the sciatic nerve characterized by pain, numbness or weakness in the leg, usually caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome or spinal injury.<\/li>\n  <li>Diagnosis of sciatica is based on a description of symptoms and tests such as CT or MRI scans, and treatment may include medication, physical therapy or surgery depending on the cause.<\/li>\n  <li>Prevention of sciatica involves maintaining good posture, a healthy weight and regular exercise, and in pregnant women and athletes specific care is required due to particular circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377c006 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"377c006\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c75c40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c75c40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c777c1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"9c777c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=hr2GLBnWbdU&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"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\"><div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/yt_hr2GLBnWbdU_hqdefault.jpg')\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\"> <p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>Youtube<\/strong>. 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This nerve extends from the lower back to the foot, and when irritated or compressed, can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, including: <\/p><ul><li><p>Sudden, severe pain in the lower back or leg<\/p><\/li><li><p>Numbness or muscle weakness in one leg<\/p><\/li><li><p>Alteration of sensitivity<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These symptoms are of utmost importance in the diagnosis of sciatica, as they provide the first indication that the sciatic nerve may be affected. But what causes irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve? The symptoms of sciatica are linked to sciatic nerve impingement, which is usually caused by a herniated disc in the spine.  <\/p><p>Understanding the symptoms and their relationship to the causes is critical to proper treatment. 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But its importance lies not only in its size. This nerve is crucial to our ability to feel and move our legs.  <\/p><p>Irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve can be caused by a variety of factors, including a herniated disc in the spine. This compression or irritation causes pain and other symptoms that extend from the lower back to the legs, commonly referred to as sciatica symptoms. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312da6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"312da6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main causes of sciatica<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e786a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e786a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-mujervaqueros-flor.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5930\" alt=\"a person with flowers in their back pocket\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-mujervaqueros-flor.webp 683w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-mujervaqueros-flor-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5089a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5089a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Knowing the causes of sciatica is crucial in determining the most effective treatment for this condition. Sciatic nerve compression can be caused by a number of factors, including: <\/p><ul><li><p>Herniated discs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Spinal stenosis<\/p><\/li><li><p>Piriformis syndrome<\/p><\/li><li><p>Spinal cord injuries.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>A herniated disc, for example, can lead to compression of the nerves near the disc, causing pain and other symptoms of sciatica. In addition, back pain may be a related symptom. <\/p><p>On the other hand, spinal stenosis is a condition in which there is a narrowing of the space within the spine, which can result in compression of the sciatic nerve and trigger sciatica.<\/p><p>Piriformis syndrome, on the other hand, can cause sciatica by putting pressure on the sciatic nerve, generating symptoms similar to those of sciatica due to the location of the piriformis muscle in the buttocks.<\/p><p>Injuries to the spine can also cause sciatica due to degeneration of the vertebral bone resulting in abnormal bony growths and compression of the nerve roots of the sciatic nerve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7218ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7218ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Associated risk factors<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df75508 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df75508\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de2512 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8de2512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=KpCCOr98kXQ&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"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\"><div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/yt_KpCCOr98kXQ_hqdefault.jpg')\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\"> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\"> <p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>Youtube<\/strong>. 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Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More Information<\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36beaf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36beaf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to the causes previously indicated, there are risk elements that can increase the possibility of experiencing sciatica. These include: <\/p><ul><li><p>Advanced age<\/p><\/li><li><p>Overweight<\/p><\/li><li><p>Sedentary lifestyles<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bad posture<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Advancing age represents a significant risk factor, as the passing of years naturally increases the probability of experiencing spinal problems, such as degeneration of the intervertebral discs.<\/p><p>Being overweight is also considered a risk factor, as excess weight can put additional pressure on the spine.<\/p><p>As for a sedentary lifestyle, it has detrimental effects on the health of the spine, as it increases the pressure on the spine and on the sciatic nerve. And finally, incorrect postures, such as those that occur when lifting heavy objects incorrectly or sitting for long periods, can cause or aggravate sciatica. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02018dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02018dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis of sciatica and its relation to causes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59fe7cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"59fe7cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/230224-clinicaqo-alicante-osteopatia-AFC9863-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4463\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/230224-clinicaqo-alicante-osteopatia-AFC9863-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/230224-clinicaqo-alicante-osteopatia-AFC9863-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/230224-clinicaqo-alicante-osteopatia-AFC9863.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d97bad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d97bad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The diagnosis of sciatica is based on a description of symptoms and imaging tests that help identify the underlying cause. Symptoms of sciatica, such as pain and numbness extending down a leg, are essential for diagnosis, as they provide the first indication that the sciatic nerve may be affected. <\/p><p>Therefore, a detailed description of these symptoms by the patient is of utmost importance to the physician. Once the physician has a clear idea of the symptoms, he\/she can proceed with imaging tests, such as CT scans, MRI scans and X-rays of the spine. <\/p><p>Knowing the cause is crucial for the development of an appropriate treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb244f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb244f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Imaging and other medical tests<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1493e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1493e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Imaging and other medical tests are essential for the diagnosis of sciatica. Imaging tests are vital to accurately identify the cause of sciatica and establish the most appropriate treatment strategy. The most effective imaging methods for the detection of sciatica are Computed Tomography or CT scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, as they make it possible to evaluate the condition of the spine and detect any alterations that may be causing the symptoms.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b583e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7b583e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Effective treatments according to the cause of sciatica<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484f5de e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"484f5de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f930b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5f930b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-terapeuta-manipula-pelvis-paciente-e1729791265137.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5978\" alt=\"Un terapeuta manipula la pelvis de una mujer\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fdfa92 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-12939 elementor-global-9705 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9fdfa92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_tilt_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_tilt_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/en\/physiotherapy-online\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9696\" alt=\"Fisioterapie Online Teaser\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/241203-clinicaqo-fisioterapia-online-teaser.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Haga clic en la imagen para saber m\u00e1s<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6e6db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e6e6db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Treatments for sciatica vary depending on the underlying cause, and may include medications, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/en\/osteopathy-and-physiotherapy-in-alicante\/\">physical therapy<\/a><\/strong> o <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/en\/chiropractor-in-alicante\/\">chiropractic<\/a><\/strong>and, in extreme cases, surgery.<\/p><p>The most commonly used medications for the treatment of sciatica are anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids and antidepressants. These medications can help reduce inflammation and pain, and improve quality of life. <br><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/en\/chiropractor-in-alicante\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiropractic<\/a><\/strong>has the ability to reduce mechanical stress on the nerve roots, reduce inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of sciatica. There have been scientific studies that support the use of this therapy in the treatment of sciatica. This may include:  <\/p><ul><li><strong>Spinal adjustments:<\/strong> Chiropractors perform chiropractic adjustments, which are gentle manipulations of the spine aimed at improving the alignment and mobility of the vertebrae. If there are misalignments in the spine that contribute to sciatic nerve irritation, chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pressure and improve function. <\/li><li><strong>Reducing inflammation:<\/strong> Chiropractic can help reduce inflammation around the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic adjustments can stimulate the release of anti-inflammatory substances that help relieve inflammation and reduce pain associated with sciatica. <\/li><li><strong>Improved mobility:<\/strong> Lack of mobility in the spine can contribute to sciatic nerve irritation. Chiropractors work to improve the mobility of the spinal joints, which can reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and relieve symptoms. <\/li><li><strong>Muscle strengthening:<\/strong> Chiropractors often recommend specific exercises and stretches to strengthen the muscles around the spine and provide stability. This can help prevent recurrence of sciatica symptoms. <\/li><li><strong>Comprehensive approach:<\/strong> Chiropractic often takes a holistic approach, taking into account the patient&#8217;s overall health. This may include recommendations on posture, lifestyle and prevention of factors that could contribute to sciatica. <\/li><\/ul><p>In severe cases of sciatica, surgery may be necessary. Surgery is considered in cases where other non-surgical treatments have not been effective, and the sciatica is caused by a lumbar disc herniation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1330c44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1330c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Complementary therapies<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3aff41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3aff41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to conventional treatments, there are complementary therapies that may be helpful in the management of sciatica pain. For example, acupuncture can contribute to sciatica pain relief by stimulating specific points that help reduce muscle tension and relieve low back pain. <\/p><p>Massage techniques can also be effective in the treatment of sciatic pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a01056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a01056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prevention and management of sciatica<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ebad9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1ebad9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-ejercicio-estiramiento.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5777\" alt=\"a woman in a pink dress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-ejercicio-estiramiento.webp 683w, https:\/\/clinicaqo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/240206-clinica-qo-ejercicio-estiramiento-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d0c12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14d0c12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prevention and management of sciatica involves lifestyle changes, such as maintaining good posture, weight control and regular exercise. These changes can help prevent the onset of sciatica and help manage symptoms if the condition has already developed. <\/p><p>Maintaining proper posture is essential to preventing sciatica. Ensuring that the spine is properly aligned can help avoid unnecessary strain on the lower back, which can reduce the risk of compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. <\/p><p>Also, weight control is crucial to prevent sciatica, as excess weight can put additional pressure on the spine.<\/p><p>In addition to maintaining good posture and controlling weight, regular exercise is essential for the prevention of sciatica. Specific exercises to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles can provide support to the spine and help maintain proper alignment, thus protecting the sciatic nerve. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94cf616 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94cf616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Specific exercises for strengthening the spine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23f707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c23f707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Performing specific exercises to strengthen the spine can be of great help in preventing and relieving sciatica pain. These exercises have a positive impact on improving mobility, stretching and muscle strengthening, fundamental aspects to preserve the stability of the spine and, consequently, prevent sciatica. <\/p><p>Recommended lower back exercises include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Knees to chest<\/p><\/li><li><p>Spinal twist<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bridge<\/p><\/li><li><p>Elevation of one arm while maintaining posture<\/p><\/li><li><p>Cat and camel posture to arch the spine<\/p><\/li><li><p>Posterior stretching of the spine.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>It is important to remember that before beginning any exercise program, it is advisable to consult a health professional to receive individualized recommendations and to learn how to correctly execute specific exercises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b6f48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5b6f48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Special cases: sciatica during pregnancy and in sportsmen and women<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-702e2b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"702e2b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sciatica can occur in special cases, such as during pregnancy and in athletes, requiring a specific approach to treatment and prevention.<\/p><p>During pregnancy, sciatica may cause a tingling sensation in the lower back, numbness in the groin or genital area, and pain that spreads down the leg and foot on the affected side.<\/p><p>On the other hand, although the prevalence of sciatica in athletes is not higher than in the general population, they have a high incidence in sports that involve a greater load on the lumbar spine. The most common cause of sciatica in athletes is lumbar disc herniation. <\/p><p>To prevent sciatica in athletes, it is recommended:<\/p><ul><li><p>Carry out stretching to help mitigate pain and prevent more serious complications.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Strengthen the hamstrings.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Perform exercises that relieve sciatic nerve discomfort during running.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9858d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9858d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In summary:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d24ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d24ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In summary, sciatica is a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which can become irritated or compressed due to a variety of causes, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome and spinal injuries. The symptoms of sciatica can be painful and uncomfortable, but with accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, it is possible to manage them and improve quality of life. <\/p><p>Diagnosis of sciatica involves identifying the symptoms and performing imaging tests to determine the underlying cause.<\/p><p><strong> Prevention and management of sciatica requires lifestyle changes<\/strong>, such as maintaining good posture, weight control and regular exercise. In addition, there are complementary therapies that may be helpful in pain management. <\/p><p>Ultimately, it is important to remember that each case of sciatica is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another.<\/p><p>Therefore, it is essential to work with your health care professional to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t lose hope, sciatica is manageable and you are not alone in this fight!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a61177a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a61177a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><\/figure><p> <\/p><p><strong>If you have any questions about this topic, please contact us!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fc944 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38fc944\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eb1b9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3eb1b9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01fcba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"01fcba0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2080\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2080\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What causes sciatica? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2080\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650a06b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"650a06b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fab60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63fab60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure><p>Sciatica is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which may be caused by a herniated disc, spinal protrusion or bony overgrowth. In rare cases, a tumor may also put pressure on the nerve. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2081\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2081\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What not to do if you have sciatica? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2081\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dace31b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dace31b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-225e613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"225e613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have sciatica, avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.<\/p><p>It is also important to avoid bed rest and take short walks instead of walking long distances.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec96b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ec96b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If you have any questions about this topic, write to us!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2082\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2082\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do you know if it is sciatic pain? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2082\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7477ee7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7477ee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbe4b7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbe4b7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sciatic pain is characterized by constant pain in one buttock or one leg, tingling, numbness, and weakness to move the leg or foot.<\/p><p>Weakness or numbness in the buttocks, thighs, legs or pelvis may also occur.<\/p><p>In severe cases, there may be burning during urination or blood in the urine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2c9645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2c9645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If you have any questions about this topic, write to us!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be0c738 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"be0c738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ci%C3%A1tica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-long-arrow-alt-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/sciatica\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20377435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-long-arrow-alt-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer from a shooting pain along your leg or in your lower back, you could be dealing with sciatica, a condition that impacts the longest nerve in your body. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the causes and what risk factors could predispose you to this painful condition. 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