Women’s SciaticaWomen’s sciatica might not feel much different from the symptoms experienced by men. However, the causes of sciatica in women are more diverse than in the male gender. It is crucial as a woman to learn about the specific reasons why you might suffer female back pain, so that you can devise an effective treatment strategy with your physician.
Of course, all the normal sources of
sciatica
which affect men can also apply to women. This includes back injury, rare instances of advanced spinal degeneration and
psychosomatic
factors. These causations account for the overwhelming majority of
sciatic nerve
complaints in both men and women alike. However, there are some female gender-specific reasons which might also enact
radicular pain
in the lower back and legs of women only:* The menstrual cycle can cause back pain some months or regularly. Hormonal changes in the body can really take a toll on the anatomy and the emotional self, as well.
It is often wise to consult both a traditional back pain care provider, such as a
chiropractor
or an orthopedist, as well as an OB/GYN physician when experiencing back pain which you suspect might be related to a gender-specific issue. This is even better advice if you are pregnant or a new mommy. Finding common ground between the 2 diagnoses will help you to better understand your pain and will reduce the likelihood of being
misdiagnosed.
Remember that most long term sciatica concerns are the direct result of ischemia. This is the same insidious process responsible for causing many cases of fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome and TMJ/TMD. These ischemia issues are rarely correctly diagnosed, explaining why treatments for these conditions are generally so poorly conceived and ineffectual. Women’s Sciatica AdviceI am not a woman. However, I have spent extra time doing highly focused research on the exact nature of gender-specific back pain. Remember, as women, you must consider all the potential sources of your pain, in order to realize a complete symptomatic profile and achieve an accurate diagnosis. Once you can positively identify the reasons why you hurt, finding lasting relief will be much easier. If you miss a crucial factor along the way, your pain will endure, making life hellish and an added burden on your already busy life.Talk to all your care providers about your pain, before making up your mind on a sciatica treatment plan. Always consult your OB/GYN if your pain is related to pregnancy, birth, birth control or the menstrual cycle, since these factors might be overshadowed by other diagnostic theories embraced by general back pain specialists. Women’s Sciatica to Sciatica 7/8/09 Revised 7/24/11 |
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