Can Back Pain Cause Tingling (Nerve Pain) in Legs and Feet?
As an executive mum juggling the demands of work and family, the last thing you need is the added discomfort of back pain. But what if that discomfort extends beyond the back, causing tingling sensations in the legs and feet? Have you wondered if there a link between back pain and tingling in the lower extremities? In this blog, lets discuss this issue to understand if back pain can cause tingling in the legs and feet and how to know if these are related or two separate issues.
 
Tingling in the legs and feet can stem from various underlying issues, including diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, water retention due to pregnancy, or medication side effects. However, one of the most common causes is related to the spine: pinched nerves.
 
Our spine is made up of vertebra stacked on top of one another with a disc in between every two vertebra. There are nerves exiting the spine on either side at the level of these vertebra. The nerves that exit the spine at the neck (cervical spine) supply the arms and hands and the nerves at the level of the lower back (lumbar spine) supply the bottom and legs, all the way up to the toes. If the lumbar nerves are compressed or irritated this can lead to a nerve pain in the legs and feet. A classic example of this is Sciatica, that is caused by the irritation or compression of the Sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It originates in the lumbar spine and travels down the buttocks, back of the thighs and calf muscle, all the way to the feet. When the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or irritated, due to a disc bulge, spinal stenosis, arthritis, degeneration, etc, it can cause not only back pain but also nerve pain in its area of distribution. This can manifest as tingling, numbness, burning, heaviness or weakness in the bottom, back of the thigh and legs and even the toes. 
 
Watch this video to learn more about Nerve Pain:


To find out if your back and nerve pain are related, observe if the activities that aggravate your back pain such as poor postures or certain activities also flare up your nerve pain and the activities that relieve your back pain, such as hot and cold packs, stretches, etc are the ones that also give relief to your nerve pain.
 
HERE is a free guide on Quick Office Stretches for Nerve Pain Relief where you can get detailed information on how to identify which nerve is the cause of your pain and some simple solutions to manage this nerve pain.  

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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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