What does sciatica feel like?

 

What is Sciatica and what does it feel like?

Scientific Name: Lumbar Radiculopathy

Meaning:

Sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve which branches from your lower back, through your hips and buttocks and down each leg, typically Sciatica affects only one side of your body.

Symptoms: 

1) A sharp shooting or burning pain along one side of your back all the way down to your leg.

2) A feeling of extreme pain, irritation or soreness to that area affected whether your being active or not.

3) A feeling of not being able to walk or raise your leg to the normal capactiy therefore, you are prone to falling down or tripping more than often.

4) Not being able to sleep if the pain is present, unable to find a comfortable  position because all seems more painful than the last.

5) The experience of more pain when in cold temperatures than in warmer temperatures.

6) Not being able to do any strenuous activities at all or for a long period of time example; walking, sitting, standing or running.

How many suffer from Sciatica ?

One (1) in every ten (10) people suffer from Sciatica at some point in their life, in fact, it is very common.

What should I do if I suspect that I have Sciatica ?

1) You should consult with a doctor to see whether your symptoms match up with that of Sciatica.

2) Then take the necessary precautions as the doctor says when it comes to advice on what you should avoid doing.

3) When it comes to medications, there are too many side effects to begin counting, but if you are interested; the natural remedies are just as effective when it comes to pain.

Worse case scenarios of Sciatica.

CAUTION: These scenarios may not happen to you it varies by case! We are saying this so that you can be mindful or aware of these things to prevent future damage.

1) Because the sciatic nerve is now damaged it could result in numbness or tingling in the legs, especially in more severe cases weakness in the knees and legs.

2) You may lose feeling in the area affected all togetther.

3) Loss of bladder control due to the amount of pressure put upon the Sciatic nerve.

We advise you to see a doctor to get diagnosed properly, then take the necessary precautions from there. 

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