back<\/a>. The sciatic nerve extends from the lumbar spine through the hip joint. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen the lower back starts to experience muscular dysfunction, it creates stress and tension in the surrounding muscles. Eventually, this tension and stress spread to the piriformis muscle, resulting in the development of a condition known as \u201cSciatica.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sciatica is a somewhat debilitating and tremendously painful condition. Affected individuals experience the piriformis muscle clamping down on the sciatic nerve. As the tension occurs, the patient notices a sharp, searing pain shot down the back of their leg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People with severe lower back pain are at risk of developing piriformis syndrome. Some of the attributing conditions include the following. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Arthritis \u2013 An inflammation and degeneration of the joints.<\/li>
- Fibromyalgia \u2013 Long-term rheumatic pain and tenderness in the joints, ligaments, and muscles.<\/li>
- Spondylitis \u2013 Inflammation of the vertebrae.<\/li>
- Spondylosis \u2013 Degeneration of spinal structure and its function. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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