Sciatica is a kind of pain which is generally
prevalent among the age group of 30 to 50 years. This condition is
reputed to worsen with old age. Sciatica is a nerve in our body and is
considered the biggest nerve in our body. The pain occurs when there is
some damage done to the sciatica nerve. The damage could be in the form
of pinching or compression due to the bulging of discs in the
vertebrae. The pain caused could range from a tingling feeling to being
extremely severe. The pain usually affects the lower part of the body
and spreads to the knees and feet. This can cause extreme difficulty in
walking, sitting, and even standing.
Among the modern machines used to treat this pain,
sciatica machine is the most popular. A sciatica machine are usually
divided into three categories –
Machines at a doctor's place.
Machines used in physical therapy.
Machines that are used at home.
Sciatica machines that are used in a doctor' place are the x-ray
machines, MRI scan machine and the ultrasonic unit used in a
chiropractor’s office. All these machines help to correctly diagnose
the condition and cause our sciatica. In the physical therapy, sciatica
machine category consists of two types of machines. First, is the
machine for spinal decompression. By using this machine, an attempt is
made to repair the damage done to the sciatica nerve. The second type
of machine is the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit,
also referred to as the TENS. Here electrical shocks are given to
prevent the passage of pain to the brain. Micro-current electrical
therapy and TENS are the two type of home-machines used for treating
sciatica. Both function similarly by blocking the passage of pain
through the nerves.
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