Even though the economy is still down, for some of you, your wallets aren't the only things feeling pinched. For some of you its your sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain may be in your lower back, thigh, lower leg, or even your foot. The pain can becomes so great, it is debilitating.
The sciatic nerve starts in the small of your back (lumbar vertebra 4 to sacral vertebra 1). Because it spans such a long path through the lower body, there are many ways in which it can be injured or irritated. A buldging vertebral disc, muscle tightness, abnormal bone growth, and internal bleeding can cause irritation or injury. All these things can apply pressure and irritation to the nerve.
If you have in fact injured your sciatic nerve, your hamstrings (back of your thigh) and all the muscles below your knee will be affected. This will result in you having trouble balancing on your heels or your toes. Pain does not always present itself as a sharp pang. You may even feel a burning sensation in your lower back or buttocks.
Consulting your physcian about your pain symptoms is a great idea, especially when the pain occurs severely and often. He/she may suggest surgery of even have some exercises you can perform to relieve pressure and pain.~
Posting form a different location today so as you can see there is no picture this time. Which is kinda okay because its hard to find a good picture of the sciatic nerve that won't make everyone nauseous.
