Does Knee Pain Can Cause Sciatica?

We are going to tell you that “Does Knee pain can cause Sciatica”? You’ll also be going to know “Symptoms that tell Knee Pain may be Sciatica” and most importantly “What to do “.

Lower Back pains are mostly the reason behind Knee Pain, especially when the pain occurs without any injury. The nerve from our lower back controls muscles that are around our knees. Thus, the back problems can be the reason behind Knee Pain.

Sciatica is the compression & irritation to the nerves. The irritation generally starts at the origin of this nerve. Then pain travels downwards to the nerve. Knee pain can be experienced as a result.

Does Knee Pain can be a Symptom of Sciatica?

Commonly these are some of the symptoms that you may experience when you have sciatica:-

– Inability to bear weight on the knee

– A sharp pain, warm sensation, or dull ache in the front, side and/or back of the knee 

– Giving/Buckling out of the knee

– Weakness while extending the knee

Pain in your buttock, thigh, calf and foot may also be experienced when knee pain is a symptom of sciatica.

In most cases, knee pains are just that, nothing more.

What is Sciatica?

Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back, commonly caused by medical conditions that affect your lower back. This pain is mostly secondary to a combination of compression & inflammation of the nerve.

Most of the injuries tend to take place in the lower back. Inflammation at the lower back with or without compression of the nerve can be the reason behind pain. In some cases pain may also be suffered in the bottom of the foot and toes. The location from where pain is may not be the location where the nerve was injured.

Recall that the most common site of the injury is at the site of the lower back.

Characteristics of Sciatica

Let’s take a look at the characteristics of the sciatica before blaming knee pain for sciatica

– Pain is sometimes felt with coughing, sneezing and straining.

– People will commonly report increased pain with lifting and sitting

– Pain often worsens when getting out of bed in the morning.

– Pain is commonly described as a burning, stinging, numbing or shooting in one or both of the legs.

What is Knee Pain?

Knee Pain is seen as a common complaint faced by all ages of people. Knee pain can take place because of an injury or medical conditions such as arthritis, gout and infection. Many types of minor Knee pain can be cured by self care. Physiotherapy and Knee braces can also help to relieve the pain. In Severe cases, however, Surgical repair may be required.

Symptoms of Knee Pain

Symptoms and signs of Knee pain includes

1. Weakness and Instability
2. Difficulty walking up and down wards because of ligament damage
3. Locking of the Knee
4. Inability to extend the knee or shifting weight to the opposite knee or foot

Treatment of Knee Pain

There are several different ways to cure your knee pain but each depends on what is the condition of your Knee pain. These are the treatments that can cure your

1) Physical Therapy –

Strengthening Exercises can be recommended by the doctors as this exercise makes the Knee more stable. If you are active or play sports then maybe you need to change the techniques and exercise the correct patterns that are affecting your Knee.

In certain cases, different types of braces can be used for supporting and protecting the Knee.

Moreover, working with a professional physiotherapist can help avoid injuries or further worsening of an injury our physiotherapist might can help you call us at 9898607803 and book your appointment at your home.

2) Medications –

Medication might be prescribed for pain relief or treating the underlying medical condition

If you are taking anti-inflammatory pain medications for your Knee pain for a long time then you might need to see a doctor.

3) Injections –

Injecting directly to your Knee pain might help in recovering from pain. Most common injections that are being given in Knee pain are corticosteroids and lubricants. They usually needed to be taken after every few months.

How to differentiates Sciatica from Knee Pain ?

Few Symptoms like Pain around Knee and swelling, Joint stiffness are seen Both in Sciatica and Knee Pain But Other Symptoms like Radiating pain in Back side of the legs seen only in Sciatica while Knee Crepetations are seen only in Knee pain.

Knee Pain Symtoms which differentiate to sciatica are :

• Pain and Swelling in Front side of the knee.
• Tenderness in Medial side of Knee Joint.
• Crepitations During Knee Movement.
• Sever Joint Stiffness seen only in Knee Pain.

Sciatica Pain Symptoms which are Differentiate to Knee Pain are :

• Back Pain
• Radiating Pain
• Back side of Leg Tingling Numbness
• Loss of Sensation and Foot seen only in Severe Cases.
• Tenderness in Buttocks and Low Back Area

Differential Diagnosis done mostly by Physiotherapist or By Orthopedics.

What to do?

It is important to note that frequent, hamstring strains, recurring bouts of plantar fasciitis often occur due to poorly managed sciatica.

Now if your symptom doesn’t match the description above then it’s likely that you don’t have sciatica. That is great news! Obviously you may still be stuck with knee pain.

Knee pain can have a host of different causes. Inabilities to straighten the knee or fully bend are often the common sources of pain at the knee

Treatment is required, if there is knee pain caused by sciatica. Yes, symptoms can be treated by self care and medication. Physio therapy and exercise can also relieve the pain. In some conditions, epidural steroids are injected.

In most cases knee pain can be cured through self care. However, if it worses or continues to grow then you need to see your doctor. Additionally, you have to cease the activities that are causing you pain.

A back problem sometimes causes sciatica. And, Sciatica is seen as the common reason behind knee pain. Mention all the symptoms to your doctor so that he/she can be able to diagnose effectively. Furthermore, back injury and sciatica can be prevented by regular exercise and yoga.

If your pain continues to grow then you can call us at 989-860-7803 our specialist can help you. Clinics are also located at Bapunagar, Amraiwadi, Odhav, Naroda, and Vastral in Ahmedabad Gujarat

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