Pain In Sciatica Could Be Unbearable

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.