Hi,
Sciatica is pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and begins from nerve roots in the spinal cord in the low back and extends through the buttock area to send nerve endings down the lower limb. Sciatica pain is typically felt from the low back to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee.
The treatment is as under
Treatment for sciatica is aimed at helping to manage the pain without long-term use of medications. At least a few days of bed rest is needed for the inflammation to go away. Other treatments for sciatica include addressing the underlying cause, medications to relieve pain and inflammation and relax muscles, and physical therapy.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin or muscle relaxants may help. It might help to apply gentle heat on the painful muscles. It is necessary to find positions that are comfortable and to be as active as possible. Movement helps to reduce inflammation. Most of the time, the condition will get better within a few weeks. Physical therapy with stretching exercises be started as soon as possible.
If the pain is severe and very disabling and cannot be controlled with simple painkillers and/or anti-inflammatory medication, the doctor may suggest an epidural injection, which is an injection into the spine, which soothes the nerves that are causing the pain.
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Dr.Mojo
2007-03-01 23:06:30
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answered by Anonymous
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answered by ? 3
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I have just sorted my same problem exercise the lower back so the muscles supports the vertebrae properly it has worked for me.
Also a tense machine helped me with the pain. good luck.
2007-03-01 20:06:21
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answered by yahooisawastofspaceremoveme 3
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Have you tried going to the chiropractor and taking up yoga?
Seriously, my mum had debilitating sciatica for 6 years.. Then she goes and gets cracked and takes up yoga and she hasn't been in pain for 3 years now.
Try it, it might work for you! :)
2007-03-01 20:07:16
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answered by Iridescent Leuko 4
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i found a good musclo-skeletal acupuncturist and had 2 treatments and am totally fine now , i still do the back strengthening exercises
2007-03-01 20:11:07
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answered by magshatch 3
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I don't know where you are located but I feel if you can see a homeopath, you will be helped. If you were in my city, I would have helped you.
2007-03-01 20:11:36
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answered by Swamy 7
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