10 Causes of Sciatica
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Muscle Strain
Muscle strains are quite common affecting people of all ages and of both genders. In cases of severe muscle strain, irritation and inflammation of the nerve roots are also possible.
However, this is a very rare cause of sciatica. In most cases, muscle tightness and muscle spasms are secondary due to sciatica. Any injury to the back will lead to muscle tightness at the injury site in order to protect itself from a further injury.
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