695 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/Sciatica Traffic & Engagement r/Sciatica Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Sciatica Most Active Times When r/Sciatica Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Sciatica Flair Performance r/Sciatica Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Requesting Advice | 183 (62.5%) | 4 |
| General Discussion | 47 (16.0%) | 13 |
| Is This Normal? | 33 (11.3%) | 5 |
| Success story! | 14 (4.8%) | 26 |
| Surgery | 10 (3.4%) | 13 |
| Physical Therapy | 6 (2.0%) | 20 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Sciatica Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Sciatica
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pain | 142 (20.4%) | 6 | 8 |
| sciatica | 133 (19.1%) | 6 | 9 |
| disc | 70 (10.1%) | 5 | 7 |
| back | 60 (8.6%) | 5 | 7 |
| nerve | 43 (6.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| mri | 42 (6.0%) | 7 | 9 |
| surgery | 37 (5.3%) | 10 | 13 |
| months | 37 (5.3%) | 9 | 6 |
| leg | 33 (4.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| help | 32 (4.6%) | 6 | 11 |
r/Sciatica Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Sciatica
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Sciatica Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Sciatica
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Do not attempt stretches, physical therapy, decompression machines etc before getting an MRI
I put my shoes and socks on today like a normal person
I couldn't walk 4 months ago and now I'm almost better than before. Don't count yourself out.
Finally Relief from this Hell
Got emergency surgery
I can’t handle this anymore.
I feel like the mental side of this isn’t talked about enough
Found something that really helps.
How my sciatica pain reduced a lot and i m feeling 70 to 80ish percent recovered
Cauda Equina
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not attempt stretches, physical therapy, decompression machines etc before getting an MRI | 142 | 154 | text | Sep 27 |
| I put my shoes and socks on today like a normal person | 102 | 16 | text | Sep 15 |
| I couldn't walk 4 months ago and now I'm almost better than before. Don't count yourself out. | 92 | 15 | text | Sep 9 |
| Finally Relief from this Hell | 91 | 16 | text | Sep 14 |
| Got emergency surgery | 77 | 21 | image | Sep 9 |
| I can’t handle this anymore. | 73 | 76 | text | Sep 10 |
| I feel like the mental side of this isn’t talked about enough | 67 | 27 | text | Sep 10 |
| Found something that really helps. | 67 | 16 | text | Sep 1 |
| How my sciatica pain reduced a lot and i m feeling 70 to 80ish percent recovered | 66 | 38 | text | Sep 10 |
| Cauda Equina | 65 | 35 | text | Sep 16 |
r/Sciatica Audience Overlap r/Sciatica Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Sciatica FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Sciatica
What's the best time to post on r/Sciatica?
Based on posting volume, r/Sciatica is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Sciatica?
r/Sciatica averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Sciatica get?
Posts on r/Sciatica average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Sciatica get most?
On r/Sciatica, most posts are text posts (69%)