Symptoms of Sciatica - Have You Been Properly Diagnosed?

By Jake SC Johnson

Sciatica is often misunderstood, even though it is an increasingly common issue.
I've been noticing the increased frequency of misdiagnosis all over the place; people saying they have sciatica when they don't, and people being told they don't have sciatica, when they actually do.
It is very important to understand the specific symptoms of sciatica, as well as the fact that in some cases, the symptoms can vary.
Another essential point that you must understand is that sciatica is not a disease itself; it's a set of symptoms stemming from a larger problem.
So, how do you know if you have sciatica? In order to find the sciatica cure, you must understand the symptoms of sciatica, as well as its cause.
Read on...
1) Pain most often starts in the lower back.
This comes from the fact that sciatica symptoms are often stemming from a herniated disk. The pain will most often start in the lower back, and then become...
2) Some type of pain running down one leg.
Most often, sciatica only occurs on one side of the body. There are many different types of pain you may feel; the pain could be very sharp, like an electric shock, or it could be just a mild ache.
You may also feel pain running down all the way into the foot of the affected leg.
So, to recap, the pain most often originates in the lower back, then runs down one leg and sometimes into the foot.
3) Pain after prolonged sitting
This is one that I can relate to. Standing up after sitting in class was a brutal experience, and one that I never want to have again.
People often experience sciatica at its worst after sitting for long periods of time. It is often extremely difficult to stand because of the excruciating pain.
On a kind of random note; many people report extreme pain after sneezing, as the jolting action of sneezing irritates the sciatic nerve. This is more common than one would think, and if you haven't experienced it, consider yourself lucky.
Wrap Up
So that's all for this very short post, and I hope you enjoyed it and learned the most common symptoms of sciatica.
Again, don't ever use this advice as a replacement for that of a medical professional; consult with a doctor if you feel that you have a serious issue.
Visit my website, Sciatica Cure, for more information on how to treat sciatic nerve pain.
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