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Sciatica is a pain, which travels down from the lower back portion of the body. In laymen terms it is described simply as a lower back pain, however, it usually travels down from both legs affecting thigh, calf, and foot of the body. Sciatica by all means occurs when pain travels below the knee.
The first and the foremost symptom of Sciatica pain is observed initially as it caused by a disorder occurring in the lumbar spine (located between the chest and the pelvis) of the body. It usually affects one side of the body. The most common cause of sciatica however remains as herniated spinal disc in which the normal cushion between the vertebra of your spine is disrupted to the edge, which pushes the area occupied by the nerves which in turn then compresses nerves and manifests weakness, pain and numbness of thigh or legs at times both. Sciatica can be both sensory and muscular in nature. The most common symptoms include:
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Shooting pain- From buttock traveling downward into the back or side of the thigh and/or leg,
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Tingling and numbness of legs and thighs,
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Dull, sharp or burning sensation of thighs.
Though the simplest one occurs while sitting and trying to stand, as it can be painful and difficult especially when coughing and sneezing intensifies the pain.
The treatments addressed are usually surgical and Non-surgical for sciatica patients. And to further substantiate these treatments can also be classified as Inflammatory and Anti-inflammatory medications.
Non-Surgical-Treatment
As others, Sciatica too responds well to non-surgical forms of treatment and rarely requires surgical intervention in the case of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAIDs) medication where in pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen, and acetaminophen can be helpful for sciatica. While other medication such as Motrin or Celebrex can have potential side effects but proves to be good oral medication to start with.
Surgery
However, surgery becomes answer to those patients who have undergone the above treatment for three months or so. And therefore surgery takes place only when there is possibility of herniated spinal disc, which means removing the ruptured disc, opening up the bone around the nerve as in some cases it can be both.
While in some other conditions and circumstances there are other treatments, which are believed to be fruitful such as:
Using Hot & Cold Pack-
Physical therapy/ Regular exercise
Body Postures
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