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can sciatica cause testicle pain

by Adele Wunsch III Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

There's little difference between the right and left testicles. If anything, the left testicle may be more vulnerable to conditions such as varioceles, an enlargement of the vein within the scrotum. But pain from sciatica, muscle strain, spinal problems, or injury can occur in either testicle.Mar 24, 2022

Can pinched nerve cause pain in testicle?

There may also be referred pain to the testis, which means there is pain that originates elsewhere, but is felt in the testis. This can occur if there is a pinched nerve in the back or in the groin area.

Can lower back problems cause testicular pain?

Lumbar spondylolisthesis can cause lower back pain if the slipped vertebra places pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This pain can sometimes radiate down to the testicles or legs.

What nerve can cause testicular pain?

Primary somatic sensory innervation of the testicle is from the ilioinguinal nerve and the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve. However, any organ or tissue that shares a neural pathway with the scrotum or testicles (L1-L2 and S2-S4) can refer pain to the genital area.

Does sciatica cause pain in the groin?

Area of Pain Distribution Referred pain is usually felt in the low back area and tends to radiate into the groin, buttock and upper thigh. The pain often moves around, and rarely radiates below the knee. This type of low back pain is not as common as axial low back pain or radicular pain sciatica.

Can a herniated disc in lower back cause testicle pain?

Back pain, originating in the lumbar region may cause referred unilateral testicular or scrotal pain by affecting the genitofemoral and inguinal nerves (Chu, 2020; Neff et al., 2017). Men engaged in lifting activities may be at risk for lumbar disc herniation.

Can piriformis cause testicular pain?

Patients with piriformis syndrome have some or all of the following symptoms: Chronic pain in the buttocks that may radiate to the lower leg and worsen when walking or squatting. Pain with bowel movements. Pain in the labia majora in women; pain in the scrotum in men.

What helps sciatica pain in groin?

Groin stretch. Lying flat on your back, bring your feet together, pressing the soles and letting the knees drop toward the floor (gently) until you feel the stretch. Some call this a “butterfly” position. This move stretches the thigh adductors and groin. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.

Is walking good for sciatica?

Walking is a surprisingly effective approach for relieving sciatic pain because regular walking spurs the release of pain-fighting endorphins and reduces inflammation. On the other hand, a poor walking posture may aggravate your sciatica symptoms.

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