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Sciatica is a kind of pain that takes its origin in
the lower part of our body and travels to the foot and knees. This pain
usually occurs in people of the age of 30 to 50. The pain can range
from a simple gingerly feeling to an unbearable one. Often the pain can
become so severe that it can strip you of your sleep. Specific causes
for the occurrence of sciatica pain have not been ascertained but it
has been believed to be caused by daily wear and tear of the body.
The medical name of sciatica pain is Piriformis syndrome, named after the muscle involved –the piriformis muscle.
Sciatica pain generally takes its origin in the back
and slips to the knees and foot. The first cause of sciatica pain is
muscle imbalances or pressure exerted on the sciatica nerve. An
important cause of sciatica pain is herniated disc. Sometimes
degeneration in your discs may cause sciatica pain. Spondylolisthesis
is another disease that puts a lot of strain on your sciatica nerve and
ultimately results in pain. Other factors could be being overweight,
wearing very high heels, or sleeping in a mattress that is too soft.
Also exercising regularly with weights can cause that kind of pain.
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