10 Sciatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Difficulty Running
Running isn’t for everybody, but for some people it can be very uncomfortable indeed. If you are experiencing pain or numbness in your legs and buttocks when running, the problem could well be sciatica.
Usually, this is caused by a herniated disc placing pressure on the nerve, but this is not always the case. Another cause that is more common in athletes is piriformis syndrome. This time, the pain is caused by the piriformis muscle placing pressure against the nerve. The symptoms of both can be identical, sometimes making it difficult to come to the correct diagnosis. Effective treatment will likely be different for each cause, meaning that getting the correct diagnosis is important.
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