Can Sciatic Nerve Cause Calf Pain? Yes...Know This!

[@binnsyt]

Thank you so much for this video. i've seen two doctors who say sciatica does not just affect the lower leg/foot. I felt like i was going mad!

[@TheResilientSpine]

Wow, that surprises me that they said that! Well, sometimes you have to follow your gut! Thank you for watching!

[@life-mm5do]

My numbness and burning is only in my lower legs,the peroneal nerve. Exactly like you said.

[@TheResilientSpine]

Wow! okay!

[@life-mm5do]

​@@TheResilientSpine The cause is from repetitive walking and sharp turns. Also walking around furniture making sharp turns for my exercise program.

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@life-mm5do alright. That's interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@life-mm5do]

​@@TheResilientSpine the superficial peroneal nerve. I could hardly walk and I couldn't feel my lower legs they felt numb. I went to 4 different doctors including a neurologist and spine, and the er. I even had an emg done and it was negative for a pinched nerve. None of the doctors could figure out what was wrong with me. I finally had to research online and now I'm finally recovering.

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@life-mm5do awesome! Glad things are working out for you!

[@lipikabora4774]

You are the only one who has addressed this problem. Thank you so much. I've been suffering from severe calf pain with tingling and numbness in my left leg on standing and walking. No medicine or therapy seems to be helping. I also have discomfort in my glute area. What should I do? And my back doesn't hurt at all.

[@TheResilientSpine]

Thank you for the kind words! What you are describing seems like nerve involvement and I would honestly try another physical Therapist. Have them take a look at your body, imaging, and consider other factors that you may not be considering. What you are describing isn't uncommon

[@LizReeves1971]

lol, you drew my chunky leg…looks like you even got the hair! 😂 gotta have a sense of humor through all this pain!

[@Lavanya-rg8hb]

Even I have the same symptoms. What are you doing for the pain relief

[@colindahonstein2041]

Thank you so much! My sports meds doc didn't believe me, Er thought I was crazy, and now the spine doc didn't believe me either. They will only give me muscle relaxers, and the PT lady hasn't yet given me any exercises or anything actually. My back doesn't hurt, just groin area sometimes, left glute(some) and one spot on outside of my calf!!!! Couldn't walk for 9 days. No one believed me. So thank you. It's hard not to be depressed.

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@colindahonstein2041 stay positive and keep telling them what you are feeling. It does make sense, but sometimes you have to keep advocating for yourself. Stay in there!

[@2MotivateU-by-KR]

Thank you so much for this information. I started feeling some pain after I had deep tissue massage, and the weird thing is it felt that I was going to have cramps on it. I was sored for 2 days which is expected from a deep tissue massage. But then after playing tennis for, it would reoccur like it's going to have cramps, then I remembered I had sciatica pain 2020 on that same leg

[@TheResilientSpine]

Yes thank you for commenting! Ah, then some nerve glides on that side would be helpful to keep the nerve mobile and tolerant of movement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbUcoudfJeaadk

[@darrenmetal3338]

I have a L5 herniated disc which is pinching the sciatica nerve. I only feel pain in my calf. The pain is excruciating when i stand up or walk but as soon as I sit down the pain fades away and after 5 minutes or so I feel no pain at all. So, I feel I'm kind of lucky hearing the other horror stories about sciatica. I only have this for about 3 and a half weeks now. This is the only video I was able to find regarding calf pain and sciatica. Thnx for putting this out here and THANKS for the exercises in the description as well.

[@TheResilientSpine]

Thank you for sharing and your kind words! Sounds like you are on a good plan and keep it up!

[@timkraftician6940]

I have the same issue in my calf. What did you do? Are you feeling any better. I have had for 2 weeks. I walk or stand, and within 50 ft I'm so much in pain. Any info would help. Thanks

[@darrenmetal3338]

@@timkraftician6940 I did the exercises which are posted in the description of this video. I take painkillers and try to move around as much as the sciatica let me do so. My doctor told me that it will heal naturally between 8 to 12 weeks but this differs per person of course. I still have pain when I walk or stand for too long. I just 'wait it out' so the speak and hope it gets better . I feel you man. I hope you're doing better soon. Keep me posted if you want

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@timkraftician6940 Sorry to hear that! I have a few videos on Sciatica and that does include calf pain. Nerve glides are a great start! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWjVn5qNa5d_b9k

[@timkraftician6940]

Update on your calf pain? I just can't get rid of it.

[@loriguary6790]

How do I stop numbness down my leg

[@TheResilientSpine]

Great question. I have a lot on sciatica on my channel but you may want to start with this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbUcoudfJeaadk

[@WILDFOXRUNNING]

Amazing video Dr. I’m an athlete struggling with this right now, I have calf weakness and some pain. Aside from nerve flossing, is there anything else that can help? I do strength training for the hip, core and lots of swimming to keep my endurance up. Thanks

[@TheResilientSpine]

Hey thanks for watching! I would progress the Nerve flossing to a longer prolonged hold if tolerated. I often tell my clients for a minute after you feeling you have got as much as you can out of the flossing. Nerve glides (holds) + strengthening + time often do very well after a few months. Also, depends on how noticeable the calf weakness is?

[@gurdevsingh-eg7hb]

how are you now

[@WILDFOXRUNNING]

@@gurdevsingh-eg7hb I’m doing great now! It’s been a long journey, but I’m swimming, biking and running as perfectly. Still do nerve flossing in the mornings when I wake up and strength training 3 times a week. Hope u get better soon

[@gurdevsingh-eg7hb]

@@WILDFOXRUNNING thank you very much for replying I just want to ask if you can still run or does it cause sciatica after running?

[@WILDFOXRUNNING]

@@gurdevsingh-eg7hb pleasure! No sciatica now 😍

[@rob3412]

i have had back surgery after the sciatica went away but noth calves are tight and the heel goes numb when i walk. :(

[@TheResilientSpine]

I have seen this before and hopefully you have a good PT that can help you through it!

[@k.Newbbie]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ First proper explanation of my very painful symptoms 😢😢 I've done stretching which worked for a little while! Laying down eases it bit then when I get up 😫😫😫😫 I di t want to rely on pain killers, which only scratch the surface... Any advice?🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheResilientSpine]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching! Well if stretching helps then nerve glides may help as well! I have a couple videos on that as well. Nerves need to be moved to heal

[@TheResilientSpine]

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[@k.Newbbie]

@@TheResilientSpine Aww thank you for the reply ⚘ I had another visit to my GP... confirmed it's definately not a circulation issue.... This time I was given 'nerve' meds as well as pain. This defo worked differently from just pain meds 👌🏽 I am able to walk on my legs without that excruciating cramping feeling 🙏🏽 until the meds wear off!! I'm currently waiting for a referral to someone who can initiate an mri (taken out of the GPS hands 🎾😢) to see if there has been further degeneration 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@k.Newbbie no problem! Make sure to start with PT. It’s nice to have someone next to you on this journey. It takes a bit to learn your body and help you.

[@CicelyHickman]

Thank you

[@TheResilientSpine]

Yes! Thank you for watching!

[@warriorj8658]

I’m on vacation limping around because my freakin calves won’t allow me to do anything

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@warriorj8658 shoot so sorry to hear that! Hopefully it starts feeling better really soon.

[@warriorj8658]

@@TheResilientSpine thank you for the information

[@Nust_y]

I have been looking everywhere but nothing really answers it. In normal every day life, I don't feel pain anywhere. Recently, I've been trying to improve my flexibility, and when attempting to stretch the hamstrings, that's when I notice a discomfort (not necessarily pain) in my calf, or under the knee (both legs, but the left leg is slightly worse). Is this also sciatica or just nerve tension? Can consistent nerve gliding exercises help me?

[@TheResilientSpine]

Great observation. I would suspect nerve tension. Sciatica is with burning, tingling, etc. glides will help but you have to level up to tensioners. 30 sec holds to start then progress

[@lipikabora4774]

Good information 👍🏻

[@TheResilientSpine]

Thank you so much!

[@robertasherman6752]

Can sciatica cause muscle knots and side calf pain?

[@TheResilientSpine]

Yes. any pathway of the nerve can be impacted. I often seen the knots develop from movement patterns or your body's response to the referred pain. They often respond well to manual work and nerve stretching

[@carolwarchol976]

Not cool. It hurts a lot!

[@TheResilientSpine]

Sometimes less is more. Just listen to your body

[@debrawalker3359]

A lot of talking but only answering 1 question. Can Sciatica cause calf pain only? Now what? You don't talk about any symptoms or treatment/medications.

[@TheResilientSpine]

Thanks for the comment and you are right! Here are the treatments that I have seen help so many times! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbUcoudfJeaadk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWjVn5qNa5d_b9k

[@ancientmariner1344]

Talk talk talk- sophisticated click bait. Sad

[@TheResilientSpine]

@@ancientmariner1344 Can you expand on that so I can better understand what you mean?