A 41-year-old member asked:
Could sex trigger sciatica?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Gouldanswered
28 years experience
Yes: Body position during intercourse can lead to shifting of spinal bones. Try to use back pain and sciatica exercises along with heat or cooling as management.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
18 years experience
It may: Strenuous physical activity, including sexual intercourse, may worsen sciatica symptoms.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Qamar Khananswered
Pain Management 18 years experience
Possibly: If you were in weird positions or flexing/twisting your body alot during sex you can cause disc herniation so it is possible. If it does not improve, see your doctor for further evaluation.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 29, 2016
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