Sitting on the problem
Do you carry your wallet in your back pocket? Do you have back pain?…..Is your wallet causing your back pain?
This condition has been named ‘Hip pocket syndrome’ or ‘wallet neuropathy’ Either way, for some of us, it’s a ‘pain in the back side, Literally!
Did you know that carrying a wallet in your back pocket can:
- Cause sciatic neuropathy (Pain, pins & needles, numbness and weakness down the back of the thigh, calf or foot).
- Unlevel the pelvis leading to postural adaptations
- Cause low back pain
- Cause upper back & neck pain
Many men still carry their wallet in their back pocket, and do not attribute their back ache or leg pain to their bulging wallet.
Infact, the wallet doesn’t even need to carry a great deal in order to upset the balance in the pelvis.Slight imbalances can lead to a scoliotic pattern forming, Piriformis muscle spasm, sciatic nerve impingement and direct sciatic nerve compression in the buttock, all potentially causing debilitating pain.
If this sounds like your pain, try removing your wallet when seated for two weeks and see if the symptoms dissipate!
Exercises to alleviate the symptoms
These simple stretches may help to alleviate your symptoms, if symptoms persist contact us at the Aark for an Osteopathic appointment.
Aark Author: Lloyd Tilney BOst