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What Causes Pain In The Buttocks From Sciatica?
There are dozens of possible causes of buttocks pain, and one of the most frustrating and distressing is unquestionably sciatic pain. This condition is commonly known as sciatica.
Sciatica is actually a variety of nerve pain and it occurs because of damage or trauma to the sciatic nerve. This nerve begins in the spinal column, stretches through the buttocks and down to the lower limbs. It is also the largest and longest individual nerve in your body (approximately the diameter of your thumb in some places). So when it's hurt, especially in the buttock area, the pain can be severe and unrelenting.
Sciatic nerve pain may also produce a tingling or numbing sensation.
Generally speaking, sciatic nerve pain originates in the spine, when discs or vertebrae are worn or injured. This results in inflammation along the nerve pathway. There are many different places sciatica can strike, depending on the location of the damage to the nerve: buttocks, back, legs or feet.
The sciatic nerve can become injured, damaged or worn in a number of ways. Here are several that are typical.
A herniated disc, which happens when a spinal disc presses against nerve roots, is a common cause of sciatica.
One of the very common causes of sciatica is bad physical posture. When your teachers told you not to slouch at your desk, there was a good reason. Poor posture can place pressure on the sciatic nerve in a number of ways.
Several medical disorders and conditions have been known to cause sciatica symptoms, including:
a disorder known as spinal stenosis, or narrowing of the spinal canal. Typically this happens as you get older.
bone spurs caused by arthritis, or
a pinched nerve
There can be different levels of pain, varying from mild to excruciating. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. Movement in the affected area makes it worse. You could experience a sharp pain during a sneeze or cough. Prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms.
Typically, the pain is felt in only one extremity.
Sciatica typically is aggravated when you sit or stand for a long time. However, walking, lying down and movements that extend the spine may relieve the discomfort.
Depending on the cause and the nature of the injury or damage, acute sciatica usually goes away on its own without treatment within a couple of months. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to relieve your discomfort in the meantime.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, there's been no scientific evidence proving that ice packs or heating pads do much good in relieving sciatic nerve pain.
However, over-the-counter pain relievers and several kinds of steroid injections may be of some benefit.
If buttock pain caused by sciatica continues for more than a couple of days, it's a good idea to discuss your symptoms with your doctor. He or she may recommend physical therapy. There are a number of exercises that may also help. Surgery for sciatic pain is usually done only in the most severe cases.
To read additional articles on subjects related to buttock pain, click on causes of hip buttock pain. Neal Kennedy is a retired TV and radio reporter. To read more of his articles, visit Buttock Pain Causes at http://www.buttockpain.info.
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