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Can running case sciatica? i started running about 6 months ago and have begun feeling sciatica symptoms. could the running be causing them?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not really : Unless you have other pathology. It also depends on your age and other associated medical condition. Try changing your shoes that may help.

Answered 6/6/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It Can: If you are increasing your running recently or changed locations where your run it can cause more stress on your spine resulting in a herniated disc. After you feel better, if you plan to run again, you may want to see a sports medicine doctor that does gait/running evaluations to make sure you aren't hurting yourself inadvertently. They can help improve your running technique and prevent injury

Answered 2/4/2017

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