10 Sciatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Pins and Needles
We’ve all experienced pins and needles at some point, often when we have been sitting or laying in the same position for a while. Pins and needles is caused by the flow of blood being restricted, or by nerves being placed under pressure. The symptoms can range from being mildly unpleasant, to very uncomfortable indeed.
Sciatica is often caused by the sciatica nerve being placed under pressure, so pins and needles is quite a common symptom. If you do suffer from pins and needles, it may well just be down to sitting in an awkward position for too long. If you are unsure, you should visit a doctor, especially if you are experiencing other symptoms.
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