Relieving Sciatic Pain: What You Can Do
Sciatica is a sharp pain that happens when your sciatic nerve is inflamed or irritated, which is usually not because of injury on the nerve itself but the associated areas. This nerve is a large branch of the nervous system that begins from your lower back and runs to your buttocks and down to either leg. It’s an essential part of the human anatomy, as it supplies movement and sensation to the feet, thighs, and legs. Sciatica is said to afflict anywhere from 1-10% of the world population, with an age range of 25 to 45 years. This means the causes of this disorder vary and are not limited to lifestyle, economic factors, diet, ethnicity, and locale. In Lehi, back pain treatment usually involves medicines (including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...