5) Other Causes

Piriformis syndrome is a disease condition that causes the spasm of piriformis muscles which lie deep inside the buttocks. Cauda equina syndrome is another uncommon condition that causes the spasm of the nerves arising from the lower end of the spinal cord. Both these conditions can lead to the development of sciatic pain.
The risk factors for developing Sciatica are as follows:
- Age
- Overweightedness
- Diabetes
- Occupation
- Prolonged sitting



