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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SCIATICA?

The sciatic nerve can be irritated by a number of conditions. The most common are: Inflamed piriformis muscle Herniated lumbar disc Lumbosacral muscle strain Spinal stenosis Ruptured disc Emotional stress Less common causes to consider are: arthritis; endometrial cysts; ankylosing spondylitis; a sacroiliac ligament tear; and weak abdominal and back muscles. These terms may sound […]

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