What are the three typical signs of sciatica?
As working mums we sit for long hours at our desk job or stand for long hours at home with our kids for the rest of our day. These stresses can build up gradually over days and weeks, leading to back pain and sometimes to leg and bottom pain, also known as Sciatica. In this blog lets discuss the three typical signs of sciatica. 
 
Sciatica is a type of Nerve pain that occurs due to irritation or compression of the Sciatic nerve. The Sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body that originates or starts in the lumbar spine/lower back on both left and right side and travels along the back of the thighs (hamstrings), back of the legs (calf) and the feet all the way to the toes. 
 
Watch this video to learn more about Sciatica.
 


The first symptom of Sciatica is pain in the back or lumbar spine. This can be due to different problems such as disc bulgesspinal stenosis, spinal degeneration or bony spurs due to spinal arthritis. This can be accompanied by pain in the bottom as the sciatic nerve travels from the lumbar spine into the buttocks.
 
The second symptom of Sciatica is leg pain. The extent and area of leg pain depends on the degree of compression of the nerve.  Leg pain can range from pain in the lower back and bottom to nerve pain in the hamstring (back of the thigh) to pain in the back of the leg (calf muscle) to pain in the sole of the feet and toes. 
 
The third symptom of  sciatica the change in sensation in the bottom and legs. This depends on which fibres of the sciatic nerve is being pinched or irritated as different fibres of the nerve carries specific sensations. This can vary from a dull, achy nerve pain or pins and needles to numbness or feeling of hot and cold, burning or a sharp shooting pain or just discomfort or uneasiness that cannot be described by any of the above kinds of sensations. An interesting variation in sciatica is alternating sciatica that can switch side from one leg to the other. 
 
Another symptom that can be present, but mostly seen in the later chronic stages of sciatica is a weakness in the leg. This can interfere with walking or other daily activities. affected side. This is mostly felt as a weakness in the legs while walking getting up from sitting position, rolling out of bed and other daily activities.

There can be many causes of Sciatica. Conditions that affect the lumbar spine or lower back can lead to Sciatica. HERE is a free guide to find out the cause of your back pain. Once you have a better understanding of your back pain and sciatica, you can make informed treatment choices with your doctor or healthcare professional

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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