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What Causes Sciatica?

A common question among patients suffering from sciatica is “how do you get sciatica”? A herniated disc in the lumbar back will usually cause sciatic nerve pain. Other conditions that may cause sciatic nerve pain include lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumors, trauma, and injury. In some cases, your doctor may not be able to find a specific sciatica cause.

Aging and the general wear and tear of our discs, in combination with sudden pressure, tend to be the most common sciatica causes. And people between 30 and 50 years of age are more likely to experience sciatica pain than people in other age groups.

How Can I Prevent Sciatica?

There are no specific techniques for sciatica prevention. Because sciatica causes are related to so many other spinal conditions, to prevent sciatica it would be best to take good care of your overall health. A healthy lifestyle, good posture, and proper body mechanics are good ways to keep your back and spinal structures strong. More tips on general spinal health care can be found here .

Are You a Candidate for Sciatica Surgery?

If non surgical sciatica treatment fails to reduce your pain and other symptoms, you may be a surgical candidate. Our simple 3 step candidacy checking tool can get you started on a path to recovery in just minutes.

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