All About Healthy News Info

The Back Pain Project 551 Boston Post Road suite205 Darien, CT 06820

Apr 21

Is Wallet Sciatica a real thing?

Wallet sciatica may sound made up, but it’s actually a real condition, and according to chiropractors, it's more common than you may think. Sciatica is nerve pain resulting from a compressed and/or irritated sciatic nerve. This pain starts in the lower back and radiates through the hips, buttocks, and legs, although often the discomfort only affects one side. 

Back Pain Project New Canaan CT

Believe it or not, something as simple as carrying your wallet around every day can lead to sciatica if you're not careful. The pressure of a wallet in your pocket can injure the sciatic nerve and result in posture-related pain, particularly when combined with other pressures, whether it be from heavy lifting or strenuous exercise. 

Back Pain Project Norwalk CT

It's probably second nature to just sit down at a restaurant or movie theater with your wallet in your back pocket. However, if you can avoid putting your wallet in the same spot all the time, you will lower the risk of developing wallet sciatica. Try swapping your wallet to the front pocket or tucking it in a jacket zipper pocket. 

Back Pain Project Darien CT

If you do feel pain in your lower back, hips, and legs, consider visiting your local chiropractor to see if you have wallet sciatica or another condition.

 

Back Pain Chiropractic Care
Back pain Stenosis
Back Pain Bulging Disc
Back Pain Herniated Disc
Back Pain Arthritis
Chronic Low Back Pain
Back Pain Exercises
Back Pain Spinal Decompression
Back Pain Cupping
Back Pain Sciatica