"The condition has a wide range of outcomes from a few weeks' rest and conservative treatment to permanent damage that can lead to life-altering physical challenges leading basketball fans and pundits to speculate on what LeBron's ultimate prognosis will be. Here is all to know about sciatica and when we can likely expect the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward to be back on the court:"
"Sciatica occurs as a result of compression or irritation to the sciatic nerve, the longest and thickest nerve in the human body. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and travels down through the buttocks, the back of each leg and terminates in the foot. This nerve condition is primarily caused by impairments sometimes benign, sometimes severe in the lower back, such as herniated or prolapsed disks in the lower spine."
LeBron James, the NBA's leading all-time scorer, missed the start of the 2025–26 regular season because of a right-sided sciatica-related issue, marking the first missed season start in his 23-year career. The Lakers announced the injury on October 9 and said James would miss the first few weeks and be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. Sciatica results from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the legs to the foot. Causes include herniated or prolapsed disks and piriformis syndrome. Outcomes range from weeks of conservative care to permanent, life-altering damage, leaving the exact return timeline dependent on his response to treatment and re-evaluation.
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