Sciatica Nerve Pain Treatment

Sciatica mainly refers to the pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the hip and down the leg. Sciatica mostly hits only one side of the body. That is mainly when a herniated disc or something else is squeezing part of the nerve. The most common cause is a herniated disc, which squeezes the sciatic nerve and can damage it. The most common causes of sciatic nerve damage are obesity, sitting too much, sleep habits, and high heels. These wear down the sciatic nerve.

Padda Institute center for interventional pain management finds the root cause of the pain first. Then it fits the treatment to you. If you feel any symptoms or pain, book a visit with our pain management doctors.

Sciatica rarely needs emergency care. Seek emergency care when:

• You have severe pain in your low back and leg, plus numbness.
• You have trouble controlling your bowel or bladder.
• The pain follows a violent injury, such as an accident.

The most common causes of pain in the sciatic nerve are as follows:

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis often comes with degenerative disc disease (wear on the spinal discs). It happens when a spinal bone slips out of place. The bone pinches the nerves that join to form your sciatic nerve.

Piriformis Syndrome

The piriformis muscle runs from the lower spine to the top of the thigh bone. Piriformis Syndrome happens when the muscle presses on your sciatic nerve. The pressure causes numbness in the lower body. It makes almost the same pattern a disc does. So it has to be tested, not assumed: see when sciatica is not a disc, and a piriformis injection, image by image.

Herniated Disc

Your spinal bones are kept apart by discs of cartilage. Each disc has a thick, gel-like center that lets you bend. A herniated disc happens when the outer layer of the disc breaks. The gel inside pushes on your sciatic nerve. That leads to leg pain and numbness.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. It squeezes the nerves that run through the lower back into the legs. The narrowing puts pressure on your sciatic nerve.

Sciatica treatment depends on how bad the problem is, and that varies from person to person. Diagnosis starts with your health history. That includes any recent injuries and how the pain feels. Next comes a physical exam that tests your muscle strength. The doctor may also ask you to stretch and move. People who have had sciatica for a long time may get nerve tests. These show how nerve signals travel, which areas are involved and how much. Imaging tests, including spinal X-rays, MRI and CT scans, let your doctor check the spine and find the cause of sciatica.

For sciatica nerve pain relief, a few steps can cut the pain and lower the risks.

Exercise Regularly

Keep your posture straight and lined up. Pay special attention to the core muscles. Ask your doctor for exact exercises.

Change in Lifestyle

Don’t stand or sit for long hours; rest from time to time. Keep your back straight and avoid heavy lifting.

Good Posture

When you sit for long hours, pick a seat that lets you sit up well and holds up your back and arms. Keep a good, comfortable posture when you sit for a long time.

Epidural Steroid Injections are a standard option for back and leg pain. The shot puts a local anesthetic and steroid medicine into the epidural space. That space covers the nerve roots and spinal cord. It controls the pain by reducing inflammation in and around the nerve roots. It also lets patients take part in physical therapy and rehab. The doctors here at Padda Institute are the best in their fields. They give the most care and attention for sciatica nerve pain relief.