Katie Price Reveals Sciatica Battle Linked to Past Foot Injury

Katie Price has disclosed that she is currently managing sciatica, a condition she attributes to a severe foot injury sustained six years ago. The former glamour model, 48, broke bones in both feet in July 2020 after falling from a 25-foot wall while on holiday in Turkey.

Following the incident, Price underwent multiple surgeries and was unable to walk for six months. In a recent video shared on Instagram, she detailed how she continues to experience the effects of the fall, specifically addressing her sciatica. This condition arises when the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and legs, becomes inflamed or compressed.

While promoting CBD oil products, Price related to a customer's experience with sciatica, stating, "I can relate to this." She further explained, "I know I always say about my foot injury because it really was life changing for me." Price mentioned that she receives regular massages to address hip alignment issues, and it is in her hip and gluteal area that she experiences the sciatica pain that radiates down her leg.

In the caption accompanying the promotional video, Price elaborated on her personal connection to the condition. "I’ve been dealing with sciatica myself, so when I received a message from someone saying they also struggle with it and have found SupremeCBD oils helpful as part of their routine, I could genuinely relate," she wrote. She added that the oil has become part of her "daily routine" and is particularly helpful "on those days when my sciatica is giving me a hard time."

Sciatica affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated three million Britons experiencing it annually and up to 40% of individuals encountering it over their lifetime. Symptoms can include shooting pains and cramping, and in severe cases, it can render individuals unable to walk. While sciatica often resolves within a few months, the pain can be extreme and debilitating during that period.

The National Health Service (NHS) recommends a phased approach to managing sciatica, beginning with over-the-counter pain relief. If necessary, this can progress to weaker opioids, medications for nerve pain such as gabapentin, and in some instances, epidural injections. Severe cases may require surgery to decompress the nerve.

This health update follows recent news that Price's driving ban is set to be lifted. The ban, her seventh, was imposed after she failed to respond to letters regarding an 80 mph speeding ticket. Price indicated that she anticipates getting her license back soon, though she acknowledged that securing insurance for her vehicles may present a challenge. She previously considered obtaining an International Driving Licence while in Dubai with her former partner Lee Andrews, but they have since separated. Price had suggested that she was advised not to drive on medical grounds, but has since been cleared by doctors.