10 Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition where there is narrowing and compression of the spinal canal at the level of the lumbar vertebrae. This is most commonly due to spinal degeneration, which is normal in aging individuals.
Lumbar spinal stenosis can also occur due to osteoporosis, tumor, spinal disc herniation, and trauma. It can cause issues such as numbness in the legs, lower back pain, thigh numbness, loss of sensation in the buttocks or feet, and urinary or fecal incontinence. Compression of the sciatic nerve can cause sciatic nerve pain. Diagnosis can be made based on symptoms and medical imaging.
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