What are the causes of sciatica?
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Sciatica is a severe pain that radiates from the back into the hip and outer side of the leg caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. The most common cause of sciatica is a:
1. Slipped disc- that results in compression of the sciatic nerve causing pain.
2. Lumbar spinal stenosis.
3. Spondylolisthesis.
4. Piriformis syndrome and
5. pregnancy. The risk factors include age, diabetes, being overweight, wearing high heels, smoking, and sleeping on too soft or hard mattresses.