What Is Sciatica?
Samick Jack
Why do I have sciatica?
Is there successful treatments available?
Most work-related sciatica injuries are caused or aggravated by
actions such as heavy lifting, vibration, repetitive motion, and
awkward posture.
Sciatica usually is derived from a traumatic event, muscle
disproportion, or a combination of both.
Sciatica soreness is caused by force on the sciatic nerve,
normally caused by a tightening and shortening of the
piriformis muscle. This is more often than not produced by a
disproportion between the inner and outer hip rotator muscles.
The ordinary low back troubles and other spinal situations that
can cause sciatica - pain along the sciatic nerve - include:
1). Lumbar Herniated Disc. A herniated disc happens when the
inner core of the disc breaks through the fibrous outer core of
the disc and the bulge places force on the nearby nerve root as
it exits the spine. In general, it is said that a sudden
twisting movement or injury can lead to herniation and
sciatica. But, most discs get worse due to recurring stress and
then herniation. A herniated disc is usually referred to as a
slipped, ruptured, bulging, or protruding disc...or a pinched
nerve.
2). Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. This usually causes sciatica due to
a tightening of the spinal canal. It typically results from a
grouping of one or more of the following: enlarged facet
joints, overgrowth of soft tissue and a bulging disc placing
force on the nerve roots as they exit the spine.
3). Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. This condition rarely causes
back pain or sciatica pain. Caused by a combination of disc
space collapse, the fracture, and the vertebral body slipping
ahead, the L5 nerve can get pinched as it exits the spine.
4). Piriformis Syndrome. The sciatic nerve can also get
aggravated as it runs under the piriformis muscle in the rear.
If the piriformis muscle irritates or pinches a root that
includes the sciatic nerve, it can cause sciatica-type pain.
The most familiar source of sciatic pain and is made when
pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve by the piriformis
muscle.
5). Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. Irritation of the sacroiliac
joint at the bottom of the spine can also aggravate the L5
nerve, which lies on top of it, and cause sciatica-type pain.
This is radiculopathy, but the pain can feel the same as
sciatica caused by a nerve irritation.
If you do not know which one is the culprit, I would start with
the fundamentals. Sciatic nerve pain are usually caused by
muscle disproportions you have, you should start to see
progress right away...and your sciatic pain should subside in a
few weeks or less. Sometimes even the next day or two!
There are many different methods of treatment for your sciatica
pain...but...unfortunately, most of them don't work.
Many of the specialists just want to schedule another
"appointment" for a later time. This is done for a reason.
You can also get prescription drugs that you get from your
doctor. This is also a repeatable action. This is also done for
a reason.
You might even be in such pain, that you consider very
expensive back surgery.
Whatever the treatment, you should consider all of your options
at hand.
Sincerely,
Samick N. Jack
About The Author: Samick N. Jack . 2006 (c) All Rights Reserved
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