Sciatic nerve compression

Sciatic nerve compression

Features and symptoms of compression

The main cause of pain is the wear and tear of the intervertebral discs and vertebrae. They shift and begin to put pressure on the nerve roots. People over 40 are at risk. However, sciatic nerve compression also occurs in young patients over 25 years of age.

Symptoms of a pinched nerve

Pain in the back of the leg, which increases when moving and walking

Difficulty walking

Weakness in the leg, numbness, tingling

Acute pain when shifting body weight on one leg

Pain in the buttocks + sometimes in the lumbar region

Decreased muscle tone

If inflammation is added to the pinched nerve, symptoms such as:

swelling

redness

increased body temperature

pain during urination

A characteristic feature of nerve compression is that the pain disappears at rest and appears with any exertion.