Major reason for Lower back pain radiating to Lower Limbs is compression of Sciatic Nerve.

1. -Dr. Diksha Gondkar, MPT (Neuro)

3.  Sciatica refers to
pain that radiates
along the path of
the sciatic nerve
 It extends from
your
 lower back through
your
 hips and buttocks
and
 down to the leg.

4.  It affects only one
side of your body
 Causes inflammation,
 Pain and
 Often some
numbness in the
affected leg
 Most cases resolve
with non-operative
treatments like
Regular
Physiotherapy in a
few weeks

5.  Hallmark:- Pain that
radiates from your
lower (lumbar) spine
to your buttock and
down the back of
your leg
 mild ache to a sharp
 burning sensation or
excruciating pain
 jolt or electric shock
like

6.  Worse when you
cough or sneeze, and
 Prolonged sitting can
aggravate symptoms
 Numbness,
 Tingling or
 Muscle weakness in
the affected leg or
 Foot

7.  People who have
severe sciatica
 That's associated
with significant leg
weakness or
 Bowel or bladder
changes

8.  Sciatic nerve is
pinched
 Herniated disk
 Overgrowth of bone
(bone spur)
 More rarely, tumor
 Damaged by a
disease such as
diabetes.

9.  Age related
changes-
 Herniated discs
 Bony spurs

10.  Obesity
 Excess body weight
increases stress on
your spine
 It therefore leads to
spinal changes and
triggers sciatica

11.  Occupation
 twist your back
 carry heavy loads
 drive a motor
vehicle for long
periods

12.  Prolonged sitting
 People who have
sedentary lifestyle
are more prone to
sciatica as
compared to active
people

13.  Sudden pain
 Severe pain in your
low back or leg
 Numbness or muscle
weakness in your leg
 The pain following
any injury, such as a
traffic accident
 Trouble controlling
your bowels or
bladder

14.  Exercise regularly
 Maintain proper
posture when you sit
 Use good body
mechanics

15.  A Physiotherapist is expertise in diagnosing and
treating the root cause of your back pain
 Various line of treatments are used by Physios,
eg.
 Hot fermentation
 Stretching
 Exercises
 Electrical Modalities
 Dry Needling
 Taping
 Cupping

16. Hot fermentation Stretching

17. Exercises Electrical Modalities

18. Dry Needling Taping

19. Cupping