Spine Doctor Answers: What causes SCIATICA?

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Choi, board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon discusses a couple of the most common causes of sciatica (aka radiculopathy).

Brief overview of lumbar spine anatomy first to help you understand exactly how sciatic pain and back pain are caused. He reviews how a pinched nerve is caused. He then reviews a couple of the most common causes of sciatica: a herniated disc and spondylolisthesis.

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DISCLAIMER: This video does not constitute medical advice, and is purely meant to be educational. The content of this video is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer. Use of this information is at your own risk. Daniel Choi, MD will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

[charlesatlas]

This brought back flashback when I had sciatica on my right side. I will never forget this horrible part of my life. I literally had to sleep sitting down, and I only slept maybe two hours a day. I tried many prescription pills and even went to one of those dispensaries, which it did not work. I came to YouTube and researched how to eliminate the pain from sciatica. I started to do some of the suggested back exercises from three different videos. Let me tell you, After the first 35 minute workout, the pain went down to 50 percent. On the third day, after the exercises, the pain had gone down to almost nothing. I think it took about two or three weeks for me to be at 100 percent. I want to thank all the people that uploaded these kind of videos. I am very grateful that finally, I was able to sleep with no pain.

[michaelt]

I had debilitating sciatica for about 6 months straight I was unable to walk or sleep for over about 3 weeks, one leg lost all it's thigh muscle it was so bad I was contemplating suicide, I was prescribed all types of medication that I decided not to take, instead I start eating lots of green presidious vegetables and fish and chicken breast prepare different ways cut my sugar and little by little my sciatica and everything with it died away, I am 54 years old and I feel better than I did when I was 30 and I might add I look better with no further health issues.... Sciatica has more to do with diet than what even my doctor believed i proved them wrong 😊

[Karynwashere]

Dr. Choi, thank you for this info! I just had a sciatic nerve injury and it was excruciating! ❤️

[VanessaLennox]

I wonder if having scoliosis with your spine leaning towards your right side causes left leg sciatica pain.

[billy]

Nice and easy description, thank you very much, Doctor.

[johnharris]

People why Sciatica should consider having surgery? I have sciatica about four weeks ago it seems like the pain is still bothering me a lot I haven’t had good sleep for weeks! Life in been really tough for me!

[jenniferreed]

My uncle had Sciatica from last 5 years. He was unable to walk properly and took medicines from various hospitals but got no relief. Then he came to know about Chandigarh Ayurved Centre and took treatment from there. Now he is totally fit.

[theunknown]

One of the most understandable and clear presentations i have ever watched. thank you. New subscriber here....

[rheannaa.]

you should talk about scoliosis. I was recently diagnosed and I’m curious to learn

[Sun]

Dr. Choi, what are your thoughts on acupuncture to help with neck or back pain? Have you ever recommended it to one of your patients? Thanks for your informative videos!

[GGfren]

I have lumbardextroscoliosis (i dont know if i spelled that right) and i feel sciatic pain. Will the pain eventually go away? I have pain for 6 months now

[rayanzoghlami]

What's the treatment then❤❤is it advisable to go to certain Doctor like physical care center, doing acupuncture 💞💞💞

[bride]

(HUG) Thank you Doctor Dan, God bless you. Please tell us how to eliminate the severe PAIN, what is the best position to sleep, why is the pain worse at night, keep turning because of the pain etc.

[GREYWOLF_JL]

If i have an injury unknown causing sciatica can xray establish if alignment causing pinched nerve. Doctor sent me P.T. and going regularly to chiropractor. I'm year in and not really improvement. How or what should I get doctor to do for pain relief.

[drifta]

I've had severe sciatica for the past 6 weeks, the first 4 weeks I didn't have much glute or thigh pain but most of the pain was in the calf and foot even toes,
Now the severe pain seems to be moving upwards into my thigh, glutes, hips and back.
I still get calf and foot pain but not as bad, is this what they call centralization and is it a good sign? Thanks

[samaraapplebaum]

Hi Dr. Dan I young woman that was in a bicycle accident four years ago and I’ve had neck issues since then the doctors gave me a neck brace and told me everything was fine I would really love to talk to you about my condition and see if there is some thing that can be done about it I’ve been suffering for four years and no one has figured out what was wrong and they’ve just ignored it considering Covid I’m not able to go see a doctor until things calm down are you able to make a video about upper neck spine injuries like whiplash my massage therapist says that my bone or part of my spine might’ve shifted a little and that’s what’s causing my symptoms in my neck it happens often on I hope you get this message and reach out or something thank you so much I love your videos and I love science and human body.

[PatrickPaezzz]

Could sciatica be something resulting from squats? A Couple weeks ago I was doing a paused squat and I feel that I may have not braced well enough causing a uncomfortable amount of pain in my lower back and often when I bend over.

[i]

lol i love that jelly donut explanation

[MrKingtuts]

This particular back ache guidebook is a treasure, search for Go ogle Kenzano Ayb. My severe back pain was cured because of it. I was able to position well on my side or back, relieving a few of the spasms.

[fabian]

Cheers for this, been searching for "sciatica buttock pain relief" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Sonictoria Stupefying Smasher - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now )?
It is a great one off guide for discovering how to stopping your sciatica minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.