Top 7 Alarming Symptoms of Sciatica You Shouldn’t Ignore

Last Updated on December 22, 2020

3. Loss of Motor Control of the Legs

In addition to the cramps and sharp pains in the back of the legs, it is common for people suffering from sciatica to experience loss of sensation and motor control in their lower limbs. This is because the sciatic nerve no longer provides motor support to the central and hamstring muscles. This means that the constant compression made to a person’s sciatic nerve will bring him numerous physical problems in the medium/long term. In diabetic people, it is even worse, as it can lead to the need for amputation of the legs.

4. Difficulties in Flexing the Legs and Bending the Knees

This point is linked to the previous one as the lack of sensitivity and the loss of motor control of the legs will make you have serious difficulties in flexing your legs and bending your knees. This will cause you to lose your muscle mass and strength radically. This inability tends to cause an enormous difficulty in movement, completely limiting its range of action. In this sense, and for you to have greater sciatica pain relief, it is recommended that you take short daily walks to recover your muscles and to strengthen the sciatic nerve. You do not need to make a lot of physical effort, as the main goal is not to stay still and closed at home.

5. Tingling, Pins, and Needles Sensation in the Legs

People suffering from sciatica also experienced a tingling, stinging, and pinching sensation in the legs. And this strange and uncomfortable sensation restricts a person’s mobility and causes numerous difficulties in walking and even resting. Some people describe that these neurological symptoms are the same as you would feel if your legs fell asleep after sitting for a very long time. When you get up, you can no longer feel your legs and cannot walk properly. If there is already a tendency of distress at that time, what about people who have this feeling all the time? We can’t imagine.

6. Inflamed Hips? Be Sure to Exercise

Hip pain and inflammation around the hip nerve (especially in the L4 or L5 vertebrae) are common symptoms of sciatica sufferers. In this specific case, there is nothing better than physical exercise to work on this condition. You can and should do countless sciatica exercises to relieve pain in the sciatic nerve, with yoga exercises, Pilate’s exercises, and walking being the most effective and producing the best results. Therefore, exercise regularly (about two or three times a week) for faster and more effective relief of inflammation in your hips.