Sciatica: What you need to know

By: Dr. james

Sciatica refers to discomfort produced by sciatic nerve inflammation. Anything that stimulates this nerve can cause pain ranging from mild to severe.

Dr. James

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Symptoms of sciatica

common symptoms of sciatica include: 1. numbness in the leg along the nerve 2. tingling sensation (pins and needles) in the feet and toes

Causes of sciatica

1. Vertebra 2. Nerves 3. Disks 4. Spondylolisthesis 5. Infection 6. Cauda equina syndrome

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Risk factors for sciatic nerve pain

1. Age 2. Profession 3. Sedentary lifestyle

Acute sciatica treatments

1. Over-the-counter painkillers

2. Exercises such as walking

3. Hot or cold compression packs help to reduce pain.

Chronic sciatica treatments

1. physical therapy

2. cognitive behavioral therapy

3. painkillers