Market Size of Sciatica Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 9.50 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Sciatica Market Analysis
The Sciatica market is projected to register a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the sciatica market. A study published in the Journal of Pain Research in June 2021 showed that after hospital discharge, 27.3% of post-COVID-19 individuals reported joint pain and 21.7% chest pain. Again, it was highlighted that four weeks after discharge from the hospital, 10-20% of patients treated in the ward suffered from myalgia and the percentage increased to up to 30% in those who needed ICU hospitalization. Hence, with such studies, it was observed that there was a growing prevalence of pain during the pandemic which positively impacted the market studied. However, the market studied has reached its pre-pandemic nature currently and is expected to witness strong growth in the coming years.
Certain factors that are driving the market growth include the high recurrence rate of sciatica patients, which proves to be positive upfront for the sciatica market and helps patients to try new interventions. Sciatica is likely to recur if the spinal disc that contributed to Sciatica is severely damaged. The more damaged the disc, the more likely it is to re-herniate and causes Sciatica again.
In a study published in the National Library of Medicine in August 2022, patients with chronic pain (more than six months) had a poorer outcome following surgery than patients with acute pain (less than six months). Some studies reported a cure rate of more than 75%, but other studies report cure rates of less than 50%. There are several newer orthopedic procedures to manage Sciatica, and these procedures have success rates of 70% and above in the short term. Therefore, with the advances in orthopedic procedures, the market studied is believed to grow in the coming years.
Several environmental and inherent factors thought to influence the development of Sciatica have been studied, including gender, body habitus, parity, age, genetic factors, occupation, and environmental factors. For instance, according to Mayo Clinic data published in January 2021, it was estimated that in the United States, 80% of the population will have low back pain in their lifetime. Thus, the increasing burden of Sciatica is leading to increasing demand for its treatment, as it is one of the most common conditions leading to chronic pain, thereby contributing to market growth.
However, the lack of proper diagnostic tests and the availability of off-label medication are some of the factors restraining the market growth.
