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A Quick & Dirty Guide on Sciatica New York, NY

A Quick & Dirty Guide on Sciatica

Man with sciatica nerve pain

Most people think Sciatica is a medical condition, when it’s actually a term used to describe a feeling. What causes the sciatic pain or numbness could come from many different places in the body. To clear it all up for you, here are some key points you should know about Sciatica.

DEFINITION

Sciatica (pronounced sai-a-tuh-kuh) is a pain felt in the back, hip, and along the outer side of one leg. Pain is often described as a burning or sharpness that travels from the lower back or rear, down to the thigh, leg, and/or feet. Pain may worsen while sitting, getting up, or bending and lying down.

CAUSE

Sciatica pain is caused by a compression of the spinal nerve in the lower back. It can happen over time or from a sudden accident or fall. Any direct use or injury to the sciatic nerve may develop into a condition that causes Sciatica.

SYMPTOMS

The term, Sciatica, describes physical symptoms. These can manifest several possible medical conditions which include:

  • A Herniated Disc
  • A Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

TREATMENTS

There are many ways to treat sciatica, both surgical and noninvasive. However, surgery is often the last resort.

  • Physical Therapy — stretches and exercises to strengthen the affected areas.
  • Medication — relieve pain with a prescription or over-the-counter drug.
  • Injections — provide more pain relief so the patient can perform physical therapy treatments.
  • Chiropractic Therapy — realign joints of the spinal column by manual manipulation.
  • Massage Therapy — improve circulation and relax stiffness that may contribute to the pain by rubbing and kneading muscle tissue.

WHEN TO SEEK HELP

The earlier the better. Even acute sciatica will improve from 4 to 6 weeks of treatment. After reading this brief information guide, you should know the sciatic signs and medical approaches. So take action and see a doctor to avoid worsened symptoms over time. Choose to live in pain, or live pain-free.

For a complete guide, read more about Sciatica Pain Treatment here.

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