Why does the probability of experiencing sciatic pain peaks in the 50s and then decline with more advanced age?
Question by Scarlett: Why does the probability of experiencing sciatic pain peaks in the 50s and then decline with more advanced age?
The Course of Sciatica Pain
“The incidence of sciatica increases in middle age. Rarely occurring before age 20, the probability of experiencing sciatic pain peaks in the 50s and then declines.
Often, a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, but rather the sciatic nerve pain tends to develop over time.
The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better within a few weeks or months and find pain relief with non-surgical treatment. For others, however, sciatica pain from a pinched sciatic nerve can be severe and debilitating.
There are a few symptoms that may require immediate medical, and possibly surgical, intervention, such as progressive neurological symptoms (e.g. leg weakness) and/or bowel or bladder dysfunction.
Because sciatica pain is caused by an underlying medical condition, treatment is focused on relieving the underlying causes of symptoms. Treatment is usually self-care and/or non-surgical treatment, but for severe or intractable cases surgery may be an option.”
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica
Bonus Question:
Do multiple bouts of sciatica increase the probability of developing MS?
Thank you “queenjeanarlene”!
Best answer:
Answer by queenjeanarlene
Just thinking; By the time most of us reach 50’s we have put on a few extra pounds. In our 60’s most of us retire and have more time to relax and spend time at home. I agree with any pain one needs to seek medical help.
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