Pinched nerve: The small shock absorbers (intervertebral discs) in your spine can bulge and press on the nerve.
Muscle tension: The piriformis muscle in your buttocks can pinch the nerve like a jealous ex. Poor posture: Do you slouch at your desk? It’s a direct route to sciatica.
Knowing what’s going on will help you fight it better. After all, you wouldn’t fight a dragon without knowing its weak point, would you?

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