10 Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Obesity
Obesity refers to the condition where there is accumulation of excess body fat to the point where it would have a negative impact on health. It can be defined as having a body mass index [BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) x height (m)] of more than 30kg/m2. Those between 25 to 30 kg/m2 would be classified as overweight.
Obesity has been linked to various conditions such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, obstructive sleep apnea, and sciatic nerve pain. Extra weight can increase pressure on the spine, leading to an increased chance of a herniated disc, which could result in sciatic nerve pain.
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