Sciatica is a condition that can have a devastating effect on an individual’s productivity levels. It is characterized by pain and discomfort that radiates from the lower back down through the buttocks and into one or both legs. Though sciatica can be relatively mild in some cases, it can also be severe enough to make even the simplest of tasks unbearable. Those suffering from sciatica might experience tingling, numbness, burning sensations, muscle weakness, and spasms as well as extreme pain that worsens with activity or prolonged sitting.
Sciatica makes it difficult to concentrate on work for any length of time and can impede an individual’s ability to stand for extended periods of time or lift objects. Additionally, sciatica-related pain may lead to poor sleep quality which further reduces the person's ability to concentrate during the day.
The effects of sciatica are far-reaching and may include decreased work efficiency, reduced ability to problem solve or find creative solutions, and missed deadlines due to doctor's appointments or days off work while trying to cope with the symptoms. In short, sciatica significantly impairs an individual’s productivity in both professional and personal contexts; ultimately affecting their quality of life in many ways.
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1) MEDICARE, MEDICAID, TRICARE, and other government healthcare program participants and 2) personal injury and worker's compensation claimants.
