Anyone who puts something bulky into the rear pocket of a pair of pants can develop a sciatica as a result of compression on the sciatic nerve while sitting.
Things that may trigger the compression:
(1) a wallet
(2) keys
(3) a cellphone
(4) a roll of paper money
Clinical features:
(1) onset of unilateral sciatic nerve pain
(2) occurs after sitting with something is in the rear pocket of a pair of pants
(3) disappearance of the sciatica once the practice is stopped
Risk factors:
(1) tight pants
(2) large, bulky item in the pocket
(3) hard seat
(4) prolonged sitting (driving a car on a trip, airplane travel, etc)
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