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Does popping a pelvis out cause sciatic pain?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

No: Again, popping your pelvis out is not a medical term so it is hard to determine what you mean by this.

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Answered 7/29/2012

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Dr. Carl Spivak answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Popping the pelvis may cause compression of the sciatica nerve by the piriformis muscle as the sciatic nerve exits the pelvis. This is called piriformis syndrome.

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

Does popping a pelvis out cause sciatic pain?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Carl Spivak answered

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