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Driving can aggravate your sciatic nerve.
HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE SCIATICA
The three most common signs of sciatica:
1. A dull deep ache in your buttocks, one side
2. Pain extending down the posterior lateral aspect of your leg
3. Numbness or tingling on the bottom of your foot.
WHAT IS THE SCIATIC NERVE
The sciatic nerve is a collection of five nerves from the lumbar spine. This bundle of nerves exits the low spine and courses down both legs to the foot.
It is the LARGEST nerve in the body, about 1/2" to 3/4" wide! It is relatively flat as opposed to round.
"The SLIGHTEST PERCEPTIBLE TOUCH on the sciatic nerve can be very painful."
ACTIONS THAT IRRITATE THE SCIATIC NERVE
1. Weight gain around the belly area. Sciatica during pregnancy is common. A heavy belly forces the lumbar spine into extension moving the vertebra closer together while decreasing the thickness of lumbar discs.
2. A tight piriformis muscle. Tightening or shortening of the piriformis muscle puts direct pressure on the sciatic nerve.
3. A crooked posture. Constant uneven pressure on one side creates disc narrowing and pressure on the sciatic nerve.
4. Driving with a wallet in your back pocket can bring on sciatica.
"Downward compressive forces on the spine when driving creates the perfect scenario for back pain and sciatica. Especially for long-distance drivers and passengers."
ACTIONS TO HELP EASE SCIATICA WHEN IN THE CAR
A SIMPLE HACK - MAKE CUSHION FOR YOUR CAR
With a hand-towel
(1) Fold it in half lengthwise.
(2) Roll it up and
(3) secure with elastic bands.
THINGS TO HELP
PIRIFORMIS STRETCHES