I had sciatica years ago. A doctor examined me and said it was because my back muscles were stronger than my stomach muscles and I was pinching a nerve. He told me to do a few situps a day which I did, the pain was gone and I have not had it for thirty five years.
You now what. When I had sciatica I was told the same thing.
Can’t hurt and I have a bit of paunch.
my sciatica comes from 6 herniated discs in my lower back.