Treatment for the ailment of sciatica pain.
Sciatica is pain caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is usually caused by a pinched nerve in the lower spine, but it can also affect the entire back and legs. The term sciatica is often confused with common back pain. But sciatica doesn't just affect your back.
The sciatic nerve is the extended and broadest nerve in the body of humans. From the back to the hips, through the legs and ending just below the knees. This nerve controls many of the leg muscles and provides sensation to the skin in most parts of the lower legs and feet.
Sciatica is not a disease, but a symptom of another problem involving the sciatic nerve. Expert says that around 40% of people experience the pain once in their life span.
Fast facts about sciatica:
- The lengthiest nerve in the body of humans is the sciatica nerve.
- The most common cause of sciatica is a slipped (herniated) disc.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps some people with sciatica.
- Sciatica is not a disease.
The main symptom is pain radiating anywhere along the sciatic nerve. From the waist to the bottom of the leg.
Treatment of chronic sciatica
Dr Rajesh Garg the best bone specialist in Dubai treats with a a combination of self-care measures and medications.
Physiotherapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - helps manage chronic pain by teaching people to respond differently to pain
surgery
If symptoms do not respond to other treatments and continue to worsen, surgery may be an option. Surgical options include:
• Lumbar laminectomy - widens the spinal cord in the lower back to reduce pressure on the nerves.
• Discectomy – partial or complete removal of a herniated disc.
• Depending on the cause of sciatica, your surgeon will weigh the risks and benefits of surgery and recommend appropriate surgical options.
Exercise and stretching
There are several ways to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve through exercise. It allows patients to:
• Get rid of symptoms
• Reduce or avoid medications as much as possible
• Take longer rest during flare-ups to reduce this symptom
Causes of sciatica
Sciatica is one of the common symptoms of various diseases. However, an estimated 90% of cases are due to a herniated (slipped) disc. The spine consists of three parts.
• Vertebrae (individual bones of the spine that protect the underlying nerves)
• Tension
• Disk
Intervertebral discs are made of cartilage, a hard and elastic material. Cartilage acts as a cushion between individual vertebrae and makes the spine flexible. A herniated disc occurs when the disc is displaced and puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Prevention of sciatica
In some cases, sciatica can be prevented. Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and proper posture when standing, sitting, and lifting, can reduce your chances of developing it.
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