Adele Reveals She Is Suffering From 'Really Bad Sciatica'

Adele told her audience at a Las Vegas concert that she has been experiencing sciatica, a condition that can cause pain in the legs from the lower back.

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Sciatica is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the spinal cord through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.

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The condition can cause pain, weakness, burning or sharp pain, or numbness in the back, buttocks, and legs.

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Adele has a history of back pain, including slipping discs and pain that flares up due to stress or poor posture.

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Adele's ‘Weekends With Adele’ Vegas 32-date residency began in November and will run until March.

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During a concert last month, Adele discussed returning to therapy after going a few years without regular sessions.

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Adele is nominated for seven awards at the upcoming Grammys, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

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The Grammys will take place in February at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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Adele's Vegas residency has received praise from audience members, including Stormzy who called it "amazing" and "probably the best show" he had ever seen.

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Adele has previously discussed the importance of therapy and self-care in maintaining her mental and physical health.

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