When sciatica has been there for weeks or keeps returning, it’s natural to start wondering whether it has become a lifelong condition. I hear this fear from patients who have stopped driving long distances or find themselves thinking twice before doing things they once did without having to think about it. When a patient asks me if this is their new normal, I know they’re not only asking about the pain in their back or leg. They’re asking if they’ll ever sleep properly again, work comfortably or get through a day without constantly thinking about the pain. #sciatica #nervepain #backpain #greenacresportsmedicineclinic #legpain