Is it sciatica?

Title: Is it sciatica?

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Published Time: 2026-04-20T09:03:00+00:00

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## [Is it sciatica?](https://seths.blog/2026/04/is-it-sciatica/)

Sometimes, back pain is felt in the thighs or even the ankles.

But treating the part that hurts does nothing to address the real problem.

Most business challenges have a similar pattern–it might feel like the problem is your customer’s attitude or how busy a location is–but it’s probably a different problem, something more systemic, well-concealed and highly leveraged.

Find the system and you’re halfway to fixing it.

April 20, 2026

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