Could Sciatica Pain Be Something Else?
Many People Refer to Any Type of Leg Pain as Sciatica, but in Fact, There Are Many Causes of Leg Pain That Are Not Medically Classified as Sciatica and Need to...
Many people refer to any type of leg pain as sciatica, but in fact, there are many causes of leg pain that are not medically classified as sciatica and need to be treated differently. Examples of problems that are not sciatica but can cause similar symptoms include: Joint problems in the spine.
What can be mistaken for sciatica?
Piriformis syndrome can be a real pain in the butt. The problem is, piriformis syndrome is often mistaken for sciatica. While both conditions interfere with sciatic nerve function, sciatica results from spinal dysfunction such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
When should I worry about sciatica pain?
Mild sciatica usually goes away over time. Call your doctor if self-care measures fail to ease your symptoms or if your pain lasts longer than a week, is severe or becomes progressively worse. Get immediate medical care if: You have sudden, severe pain in your low back or leg and numbness or muscle weakness in your leg.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
