10 Causes of Sciatica
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Degenerative Joint Disease
In cases of a degenerative joint disease like arthritis, the spine and the intervertebral discs between the spinal vertebrae tend to get narrowed. This, of course, will eventually lead to the irritation of the nerve root and sciatica pain. The pain can be felt in just one leg as well as in both legs.
Also, in cases of severe disc damage, the inflammation proteins can irritate the nerve root, leading to sciatic pain as well.
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