Sciatic Nerve Damage – Causes And Treatment
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Sciatic Nerve Damage – Causes, Symptoms And Treatment By
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• Sciatica is an ailment characterized by lower back pain that radiates from back to hip to back of thigh to ankle or feet.• It usually affects one leg. However, in advance cases, both legs are affected.
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Statistics•4 out of 5 people suffer from Sciatica
•80 to 90 percent people experience it during their lifetime
•More common in individuals between 30 and 50 years of age
•More severe in womenwww.myhealthpharma.com
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Causes
• Herniated Disk – Bulging Or Ruptured Disc In The Spine
• Pressure On Nerve Roots
• Spinal Stenosis – Narrowing Of Spinal Canal
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• Bony outgrowths (spurs) along the joints
• Compressed or pinched nerve due to injury
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Signs and Symptoms
• Radiating pain from lower back to hip to thigh to ankle or feet
• Sharp burning sensation
• Electric-shock-like pain
• Tingling and numbness
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• Weakness of leg(s)
• Aggravation on sneezing, coughing or prolonged sitting
• Amelioration on movements that extend spine – walking or lying down
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Diagnosis
• Diagnosed symptomatically
• Limited straight leg raise (SLR)
• X-ray
• MRI scan
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Treatment Medications
1. Painkillers – Acetaminophen (Generic Tylenol), or Naproxen (Generic Aleve), or any other NSAIDs
2. Powerful muscle relaxants or narcotic painkillers
3. Steroidal injections in spine
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Surgery1. Decompression of nerve
Physical therapy Auxiliary
1. Rest
2. Short walks
3. Warm application
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Prevention
• Lower back exercise
• Appropriate posture during sitting and sleeping
• Avoid lifting heavy weights
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To Know more :
Sciatic Nerve Damage
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