By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
    News
    Get breaking news, music updates, and celebrity stories from Uganda and East Africa. Stay informed with Lifestyle Uganda—your insider source for real-time industry updates.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    4th April 2025
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    5th October 2023
    Maro, Maurice Kirya Help German singer Mark Forster Cross Over With “Chip In”
    17th November 2018
    Latest News
    Uganda’s Chemutai Runs Season Best in Paris, Finishes Second in Diamond League Steeplechase
    21st June 2025
    Ugandan Muslim leader Sheikh Siliman Ndirangwa dies at 62 after long illness
    20th June 2025
    Uganda evacuates citizens from Iran as conflict with Israel escalates
    20th June 2025
    CHAN 2024: CAF Reveals Host Cities for African Championship
    20th June 2025
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Pop Culture
      • Travel/Culture
    Entertainment
    Stay up-to-date with Lifestyle Uganda Entertainment—the latest news, celebrity gossip, films, and TV shows from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    4th April 2025
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    5th October 2023
    The Short-Story of How Pia Pounds Got Famous Will Make You Love Her Even More
    14th April 2025
    Latest News
    Mowzey Radio: Court Upholds 12-Year Sentence for Man Convicted of Killing Ugandan Star
    20th June 2025
    Craig David to Headline Second ‘World of Sounds’ Concert in Kampala
    19th June 2025
    CeCe Winans to perform in Kampala this August as part of global tour
    19th June 2025
    Kampala set to mark World Music Day with free live concert at Sheraton Hotel
    18th June 2025
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
    FashionShow More
    Miss Uganda 2025 launch highlights shift in strategy.
    Search for Miss Uganda 2025/2026 Begins with Centralised Format
    13th June 2025
    Mental health advocate Hasset Dereje shines at Miss World, secures Africa title.
    Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Named Miss World Africa and First Runner-Up at 72nd Miss World Pageant
    2nd June 2025
    Natasha Nyonyozi honoured at Miss World 2025 for autism advocacy.
    9
    Natasha Nyonyozi Wins ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Africa at Miss World 2025
    31st May 2025
    Natural hair takes centre stage in Uganda.
    Natural Hairstyles in Uganda: The Beauty of Texture, Twists, and Timeless Trends
    26th May 2025
    This is how Zari Hassan does soft power dressing.
    Zari Hassan Just Gave Us a Masterclass in Power Dressing with Modesty — and We’re Taking Notes
    19th May 2025
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Search
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Sciatica Nerve Pain: What You Need to Know and How to Treat It
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Lifestyle Uganda > Blog > Health & Living > Sciatica Nerve Pain: What You Need to Know and How to Treat It
Health & LivingNewsTips

Sciatica Nerve Pain: What You Need to Know and How to Treat It

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 13th February 2022 5:12 pm
By
Musasi Isaac Christopher
ByMusasi Isaac Christopher
Staff Writer
As an aspiring lifestyle blogger at Lifestyle Uganda, I specialize in exploring the vibrant realms of health, food, and the restaurant industry. My passion for sharing...
Follow:
- Staff Writer
Share
9 Min Read
lifestyleug.com_symptoms and causes of sciatica nerve pain (1)
If you have sciatica, you will definitely be in a lot of pain when you are getting up from sitting or standing. PHOTO via @Rumruay/Shutterstock.
SHARE

We will examine the triggers, causes, and treatment for sciatica in this post. People with sciatica will definitely feel pain when getting up from a seat or standing.

lifestyleug.com_symptoms and causes of sciatica nerve pain (1)
If you have sciatica, you will definitely be in a lot of pain when you are getting up from sitting or standing. PHOTO via @Rumruay/Shutterstock.

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (http://lifestyleuganda.com/) — With sciatica, you will experience a lot of pain when you are getting up from a seated or standing position. In this article, we will cover the triggers, causes, and treatment for sciatica.

  • Herniated discs may cause sciatica, and surgery may be recommended.
  • Learn how to treat kidney stones naturally.
  • Also read: How do you balance sex during pregnancy?
  • Check out our article on back exercises to prevent back pain and strengthen your back.

The sciatic nerve runs through the muscles, and if you twist and point it incorrectly then the pain is more than likely going to be intense. 

Sciatic Neuritis often causes inflammation of the nerve, so when you stand or sit, you might experience burning pain, numbness, tingling, or shooting pain.

Basically, sciatica is nerve pain on the right side of your back, and it could be down to one of the following causes:

- Advertisement -

#1. A slipped disc

Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve gets pinched between the bones in your spine, which is where a slipped disc could be the cause of your pain. 

The disc is generally made up of calcium and weak, so it can eventually tear and get out of place. 

This makes the nerve more sensitive and causes burning pain and weakness.

#2. Sciatica and Osteoporosis

The exact cause of osteoporosis is unknown, but there is a strong connection between osteoporosis and nerve pain, so it is a very common cause of Sciatic Neuritis. 

The two are connected, and you are more likely to experience symptoms if you are suffering from either condition. 

- Advertisement -

People with osteoporosis can be more at risk of getting sciatica, and when you do, your osteoporosis can get worse. 

So, if you are suffering from both osteoporosis and sciatica, and you haven’t done so for a long time, it is likely you will develop relapse of both conditions.

#3. An injury to the sciatic nerve

Sciatica can be caused by a sudden spasm of your sciatic nerve, causing sharp shooting pain down the back of your leg. A rarer cause of sciatica is an injury to the nerve, and this can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness. 

- Advertisement -

Sciatic Neuritis often gives off a radiating sensation from your backside to your knees, which is called sciatic nerve stimulation. It can also be the result of another common condition, known as sciatica and disc herniations. 

Sciatica and herniated discs are two different things, but in most cases of sciatica, the pain can be the result of a herniated disc. 

The most common symptoms of a herniated disc are numbness, weakness, and cramping. This can mean a herniated disc has to be treated very carefully to avoid the effects causing sciatica. 

If you have symptoms of sciatica, you should contact a doctor as soon as possible so they can assess whether you are suffering from Sciatic Neuritis.

Symptoms

Symptoms of sciatica are fairly similar to those of other back pain, with a lot of pain and pressure. The pain is usually down the right side of your back, but it could also be in the right or left leg, depending on the severity. 

Sciatica is often not painful, but you will be in a lot of pain while you are in the early stages of the condition. 

However, once you have an x-ray done and it’s found to be a slipped disc, you are more likely to suffer from severe Sciatic Neuritis.

Sciatica is painful, and in severe cases, it can also cause the following symptoms:

  1. Burning or tingling in the back of the leg
  2. Numbness or weakness in the calf or the toes
  3. A feeling like something is digging into the back of your leg
  4. Sharp pain down the leg, usually in the back of the right leg
  5. Pain when you stand or lie down, but this can be in other places as well
  6. Worsening of symptoms if you have had too much lying down

How is it diagnosed?

Sciatic Neuritis is generally diagnosed based on a number of factors, including the age you are and your general health.

If you are young, then you may experience sciatica and haven’t noticed it for a long time. It’s more likely that this is an old back injury, or just a case of time being on your side.

But if you are between the ages of 20 and 50, you may be suffering from sciatica because you have a slipped disc in your spine. If you have symptoms of sciatica, it’s more likely that you have a slipped disc, which causes Sciatic Neuritis.

If you have Sciatic Neuritis, you should make an appointment to see your GP, as it could be a sign of a more serious condition, such as a herniated disc.

What are the causes?

There are many different causes of sciatica, and many of these can be linked to each other.

  1. Sciatica and disk herniations

    The most common cause of sciatica is a slipped disc in the spine. The soft tissue in the spinal column, known as the sciatic nerve, runs through your spine. A slipped disc causes part of the disk to slip out of place.

    This causes sciatica, as the back of your leg becomes damaged. If you don’t treat a herniated disc with the correct treatment, you may be in for a lot of pain and even limited mobility.

  2. Sciatica and kidney stones

    People who suffer from sciatica have a higher than normal chance of suffering kidney stones, which can cause sciatica.

    If you’re at increased risk of this, you should make an appointment with your GP.

  3. Sciatica and herniated disc

    Sciatic Neuritis can also result from a herniated disc.

    The exact cause of a herniated disc is unclear, but many people experience pain because their discs have lost their balance. They may be just pulling away from the bone on either side of the disc.

  4. Sciatica and cancer

    Sciatica can also be a sign of a type of cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

    If you have more than one symptom of sciatica, this could be another indicator that you have a condition that requires further medical attention.

  5. Sciatica and pregnancy

    Sciatica is a common condition associated with pregnancy, although it’s important to remember that pregnancy isn’t the cause of sciatica.

    Many people experience a nagging pain or numbness in their leg during the second trimester of pregnancy, but this doesn’t have anything to do with Sciatic Neuritis.

  6. Sciatica and arthritis

    Arthritis is the most common cause of sciatica, but many people who have arthritis don’t have it.

    This is probably due to the fact that pain caused by arthritis can go down the leg, rather than down the back.

Sciatica triggers

Sciatic Neuritis can be caused by different things, but a lot of the time people experience it in their back. It is often triggered by sitting too long, lying down for long periods of time, or exercising too much.

If you get it regularly, make an appointment to see your GP, as this could be a sign of a more serious problem.

What are the main symptoms?

One of the most common symptoms of Sciatic Neuritis is a sharp, shooting pain down the back of your leg. This usually starts in your leg, and extends into your hip or down your leg, according to the NHS.

Sometimes the pain can spread and hit the sides of your body, especially in your hips and back.

The sciatic nerve itself is swollen and may be numb. The pain may also be sharp, or a dull, constant ache. The condition can be accompanied by a burning or prickly sensation, and a strange pulling sensation in the back of the leg.

If you get a lot of pain or a prickly sensation, it’s likely you have a slipped disc, which is caused by a disc between two bones in the spine getting squeezed and torn. 

You may also get a nerve entrapment, where the nerve becomes compressed around a nerve root.

Occasionally Sciatic Neuritis can also be caused by a condition called impingement. In this case, the disc material sticks out into the sciatic nerve.

What are the treatments?

The first step is to make an appointment to see your GP, as sciatica can be caused by a range of things, including lower back pain, arthritis, an injury, or even pregnancy.

If Sciatic Neuritis is caused by a herniated disc, surgery may be recommended.

Some painkillers and physiotherapy exercises can help manage your pain. Click here for more information about home remedies to help relieve sciatica pain.

All the Nominees at the 2021 South Sudan Music Awards
Uganda evacuates citizens from Iran as conflict with Israel escalates
Double Joy for Ugandan Speaker and FUFA President as Twins Arrive
CHAN Qualifiers 2020: Uganda Cranes’ 30 man Squad against Somalia
Health Benefits Of Pawpaw Fruit And Other secrets You Didn’t Know
TAGGED:cause of sciaticaget rid of sciaticget rid of sciatic nerve painsciaticasciatica causessciatica nerve painsciatica pain treatmentsciatica symptomssciatica treatmentsymptoms of sciaticathe sciatic nervetriggers sciatica

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Reddit Email Copy Link
Share
ByMusasi Isaac Christopher
Staff Writer
Follow:
As an aspiring lifestyle blogger at Lifestyle Uganda, I specialize in exploring the vibrant realms of health, food, and the restaurant industry. My passion for sharing insights and experiences drives my content, aiming to inspire and inform readers about the latest trends and tips in healthy living and culinary delights. Connect with me on WhatsApp at +256759100143.
Previous Article lifestyleug.com_Rema Releases Calm Down (1) Listen to ‘Calm Down’ by Singer Rema off ‘Rave & Roses’ Album
Next Article lifestyleug.com__Anklets in White colour The Meaning of Anklets Based on Their Colour

Stay Connected

45.2kFollowersLike
5.1kFollowersFollow
213FollowersPin
35.6kFollowersFollow
11kSubscribersSubscribe
400FollowersFollow
- Advertisement -

Latest News

Chemutai second in Paris steeplechase thriller, signals Olympic intent.
Uganda’s Chemutai Runs Season Best in Paris, Finishes Second in Diamond League Steeplechase
News Sports
21st June 2025
Dr Hilary Okello left his career in medicine to pursue comedy full-time—and hasn’t looked back since.
Who Is Dr Hilary Okello? From White Coat to Centre Stage, One Joke at a Time
Biography Celebrity
21st June 2025
Ugandan Muslim leader Sheikh Siliman Ndirangwa dies at 62 after long illness
International News & Politics News
20th June 2025
Yasser K. Ahmed, also honorary consul of Lebanon in Uganda, has rebranded Lugogo Mall following its purchase.
Yasser K. Ahmed, Riham Boss and Furniture Tycoon, Buys Lugogo Mall
Business Shopping and Retail
20th June 2025
//

At Lifestyle Uganda, we inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create — empowering you to live a celebrity life.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living

Top Categories

  • About Us
  • Send a Tip
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Follow US
© 2025 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Join Us!
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

Not a member? Sign Up