Sciatica

Sciatica is a condition where pain radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. It is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying problem—often caused by compression, irritation, or inflammation of the nerve.

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🔍 Primary Causes of Sciatica:

1. Herniated or Bulging Disc

→ A disc in the lumbar spine pushes outward and presses on the sciatic nerve root.

2. Piriformis Syndrome

→ The piriformis muscle deep in the buttocks can compress the sciatic nerve if it becomes tight or inflamed.

3. Spinal Stenosis

→ Narrowing of the spinal canal compresses nerves in the lower back.

4. Degenerative Disc Disease

→ Disc wear and tear causes instability or inflammation that affects the nerve.

5. Pelvic Misalignment or Fascia Restrictions

→ When the pelvis is pulled out of alignment due to fascial tightness, it can affect nerve pathways and posture.

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🔄 Fascia and Muscle Flow Connection in Sciatica:

Sciatica involves dysfunction across myofascial chains—especially the superficial back line and the deep front line (as per Thomas Myers’ Anatomy Trains model). Tightness, twisting, or shortening in fascia can pull the spine, pelvis, or hip muscles out of alignment, causing compression on the sciatic nerve.

🌀 Key Muscle & Fascia Chains Involved:

Muscle / Area	Fascia Role	Effect on Sciatic Flow
Psoas	Part of the deep front line	Tight psoas pulls lumbar spine forward, narrowing foramina
Piriformis	Deep hip rotator with thick fascia sheath	Spasms can clamp the sciatic nerve directly
Gluteus Maximus & Medius	Part of the posterior chain	Fascial knots pull on pelvis and sacrum
Hamstrings	Superficial back line	Tension shortens posterior chain, increasing nerve compression
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)	Fascia binds lower ribs to pelvis	Asymmetry here causes pelvic tilt and imbalance
Thoracolumbar Fascia	Connects spine to pelvis and legs	Acts as a tension cable; thickening causes movement restriction

🔁 How Fascia Contributes to Sciatic Pain:

• Twisting and Torsion: Fascia that spirals from hip to foot can create torsion that locks hip rotation or causes pelvic tilt.

• Stagnation and Blockage: Adhesions or thickening in fascia restrict blood, lymph, and nerve flow.

• Sensory Overload: Fascia is rich in nerve endings. When inflamed, it amplifies pain signals along the nerve pathways.

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🌬️ How Dream-Origin Fascia Unwinding Can Help:

By targeting spiral fascia lines and releasing adhesions from the inside out, this method restores natural tension balance, allowing the sciatic nerve to glide freely again. Addressing:

• Deep hip fascia (piriformis/gluteus)

• Pelvic rotation patterns

• Spinal decompression through breath and movement

• Rebalancing from feet to head to reset the full body spiral