The never ending nerve pain : Sciatica

Imagine getting up one morning with ad shooting pain down the leg. You might take it as a cramp or spasm or think it might have occurred because you slept in a weird position. However the pain intensifies and radiates from the lower back to the legs. 

Sciatica is a nerve pain which is caused from an injury or irritation to your sciatica nerve. It can be a symptom of any underlying neurological or musculoskeletal condition such as :

• Herniated disc
• Spinal stenosis
• Piriformis syndrome 
• Spondylolisthesis
• tumors or infections
• trauma or injury

Sciatica isn’t just a normal bearable pain but it can be a sharp, shooting pain which normally affects only one side of the body.  The pain starts in the lower back travelling through the buttocks, thigh, and calf to the foot. People might experience weakness and discomfort while walking.

Sciatica can be challenging, here are a few preventive measures of treating it :

• Exercise regularly
• Maintain a good posture
• Use your legs to life not your back
• Take breaks while working 
• Maintain a healthy weight 
• manage stress

Sciatica is a call for help from your nervous system. Understand the causes and preventive measures and take action against it. Making necessary lifestyle changes and taking proper care can help manage the pain and discomfort. Listen to your body and visit a professional as soon as possible.