What causes sciatica? The most common cause of sciatica is herniated intervertebral disc. The term herniate means to stick or bulge out. The role of the spongy intervertebral discs is to protect the spine and act as a shock absorber. Sometimes, due to injury or aging, the discs are ruptured which puts pressure on the exposed sciatic nerves resulting in the blockage of smooth blood flow to the region below your waist. This is the main cause of inflammation and numbness experienced in this condition. Other causes include
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:14:35 +0000
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