What causes a slipped disc?
- Ageing
- Exercising too hard
- Lifting heavy objects the wrong way
- Vibration from driving or operating machinery
- Being inactive or overweight.
Sciatica
The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back to your feet and, when it’s irritated or compressed, pain can continue for up to six weeks.
The defining feature of sciatica is when your bottom, back of your leg, foot or toes feel a “stabbing, burning or shooting” sensation, or it can feel like pins and needles, numb, or weak.
“Your symptoms may be worse when moving, sneezing or coughing,” added the national health service.