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Sciatica Pain: Causes, Symptoms and the Best Physiotherapy Exercises for Real Relief<\/b><\/h2>\n

You know that shooting, electric-bolt pain that travels from your lower back, through your buttock, and down one leg?<\/b><\/p>\n

That’s sciatica. And if you’re dealing with it right now, you know it’s not just “back pain.” It’s <\/span>life-disrupting<\/b> pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can’t sit through a meeting. You wince getting out of the car. Sleeping is a nightmare. And every time you sneeze, you brace for the jolt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the thing most people don’t know: <\/span>sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis.<\/b> Something is compressing or irritating your sciatic nerve \u2014 and <\/span>until you address that root cause<\/b>, no amount of bed rest or painkillers will give you lasting relief.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m Dr. Richa Gupta, founder of AlignBody Physiotherapy Clinic in South Delhi<\/strong><\/a>. In my 14+ years of treating patients, sciatica is one of the most mismanaged conditions I encounter \u2014 mostly because people wait too long and then reach for the wrong solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Exactly Is Sciatica?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>sciatic nerve<\/b> is the longest and widest nerve in the human body. It originates from the lower spine (lumbar vertebrae L4\u2013S3), runs through the buttocks, and extends down the back of each leg all the way to the feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sciatica occurs when this nerve \u2014 or one of its roots \u2014 becomes <\/span>compressed, irritated, or inflamed.<\/b><\/p>\n

The result: pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that follows the nerve’s path \u2014 typically down one leg, rarely both.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 5 Root Causes of Sciatica<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Herniated or Slipped Disc<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is the most common cause, responsible for roughly <\/span>90% of sciatica cases.<\/b> When the gel-like inner material of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, it can press directly on the sciatic nerve root.<\/span><\/p>\n

The disc doesn’t actually “slip” \u2014 but the compression it creates on surrounding nerves is very real.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis<\/b><\/h3>\n

The spinal canal narrows, reducing the space available for the spinal cord and nerves. More common in patients over 50. The hallmark symptom: pain that’s <\/span>worse when standing or walking<\/b> and relieved by sitting or bending forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Piriformis Syndrome<\/b><\/h3>\n

The piriformis muscle, deep in the buttocks, can tighten and directly irritate or compress the sciatic nerve as it passes nearby. Common in <\/span>runners, cyclists, and desk workers<\/b> \u2014 and often misdiagnosed because it mimics disc-related sciatica.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Degenerative Disc Disease<\/b><\/h3>\n

As the discs between vertebrae wear down with age (or overuse), the resulting instability and bone spurs can irritate nerve roots. This type of sciatica tends to be <\/span>more gradual in onset<\/b> and chronic in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Spondylolisthesis<\/b><\/h3>\n

One vertebra slips forward over the one below it, narrowing the opening through which spinal nerves exit. Often seen in people with a history of back injury or in those with congenitally weak vertebral joints. Don’t let chronic pain hold you back-\u00a0 visit AlignBody’s best chiropractic clinic in East Delhi<\/strong><\/a> for targeted, root-cause treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sciatica Symptoms: What Does It Actually Feel Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sciatica is one of the most recognisable pain patterns in physiotherapy. Here’s what to look for:<\/span><\/p>\n