Sciatica is a common condition that affects approximately 40% of people at some time in their lives [1]. For many people, it clears up after a few weeks with regular exercise and home pain management. But for others, it can get progressively worse until your sciatica is so bad you can’t walk. If your sciatica…
Sciatica in pregnancy is one of the most common causes of lower back pain in females. In addition to lower back pain, sciatic can cause pain to be felt in the leg, hip, and buttocks as well. Studies estimate between 1 and 17% of women experience sciatica at some point in their pregnancy [1-2]. Sciatica…
Sudden severe lower back pain can be very worrying. But in most cases, it’s important to remember that most low back pain — even if it’s sudden and intense — won’t last long. One study found that 82% of people said their low back pain happened suddenly [1]. With the right treatment, you can restore…
Pain from sciatica can have a big impact on your quality of life. Up to 40% of people are affected, many of whom seek immediate relief for sciatica symptoms, including shooting pains in the leg, hip pain, and tingling from your lower back to your feet [1]. Sometimes, sciatica pain can be so bad you…
Shooting pains in the leg are a common symptom of sciatica, a condition that can interrupt your daily activities and cause a lot of discomfort. But other health problems can also contribute to the sensation of shooting pains in the leg. So how can you tell what’s causing your leg pain, and what can help…
Recovering from sciatica isn’t always a straight path. Sciatica pain can feel better some days and worse on others, making it tricky to tell when your sciatica is getting better. But with the right back and spine treatments, you can alleviate your symptoms and get back on track. In some cases, you might even be…
Spinal blocks and epidurals are both used as pain relief in labour and childbirth, but they can also be used to treat painful back and spine conditions. There are several differences between a spinal block vs epidural. In childbirth, a spinal block completely numbs the body from the chest down, while an epidural can be…
Sciatica can be extremely painful, and might even stop you doing your daily activities if the discomfort gets too much. So it’s important to have some good self-care sciatica pain relief options at your disposal. Massage is an effective way to ease pressure on the sciatic nerve and reduce pain from sciatica [1-2]. While it…
A trapped or pinched nerve can be very painful, especially if it takes a long time for your joints to release the nerve. Mild cases can last up to eight weeks, while more severe nerve entrapment can last several months [1]. The NHS offers excellent care, but it’s not always easy to get NHS treatment…
Lower back pain is a common problem, affecting an estimated 619 million people worldwide [1]. If you’re a runner, lower back pain can be especially disruptive, especially if you find your lower back pain gets worse when you run. Running helps millions of people keep fit, stay energised, and reduce stress. But up to 20%…
