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Sciatica
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Category
- Pelvis
Sciatica (sciatica, sciatic nerve)
Complex pain and paresthesia symptoms caused by sciatic nerve compression.
Piriformis Syndrome
One of the main causes of sciatica is a condition in which the piriformis muscle becomes tight or shortened, compressing the sciatic nerve.
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It causes leg numbness and tightness, sensory abnormalities, and buttock pain, and can be mistaken for a herniated disc.
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Cause:
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In cases where the pelvis is misaligned
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Buttock trauma
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When sitting for long periods of time or driving for a long time
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Incorrect gait (outward-pointing gait)
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Weakness of the gluteal muscles
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Excessive leg split stretching