SCIATICA TREATMENT IN GURGAON
Sciatica is an umbrella term people usually use to classify symptoms which are associated with pain and radiation in the legs and foot which usually comes after an episode of back pain or as a result of disc herniation. It usually is a result of disc bulge or disc herniation which compresses the sciatic nerve going from your buttocks to your thighs, legs and feet.
- Bad postures for prolonged periods of time like working on a laptop, reading a novel/book, watching television, prolonged phone usage etc.
- Weakness in core muscles.
- Doing excessive gymming or weight training without proper coaching.
- Awkward bending twisting motions of the back.
- Picking up of heavy weights/furniture/suitcase in improper position.
- Back pain which can be continuous or intermittent in nature.
- Stiffness in the back.
- Paraspinal muscle spasm.
- Trigger points in and around back, thighs and calves.
- Walking and standing for prolonged period of time usually increases the pain.
- Difficulty in bending.
- Increase in the intraabdominal pressure usually increases the intensity of pain like sneezing, coughing, constipation.
- Pain is of radiating nature which usually start from the back and then goes to the back or sides of thighs (in most of the cases).
- If the bulge is significant the pain can also radiate upto the legs and feet too.
- There may or may not be tingling and numbness.
- Weakness in the muscles of the lower limb.
- Tiredness in the calf muscle and foot.
- Tight hamstring (back of the thigh) muscle which further reduces flexibility.
- X-ray: Gives us an idea of reduced disc space and we can suspect a disc bulge there. The clinical symptoms are corelated with the physical finding then.
- MRI: though not always reliable but gives us a complete picture of disc bulge, herniations and nerve compression.
- Physical Examination- Further confirms the diagnosis.
- Release of the paraspinal muscles by IASTM, manual therapy, cupping therapy etc.
- Supporting the back muscles via kinesiotape or lumbar belt especially if patients has to travel by road for more than 20 mins in a day.
- For pain management- Ultrasonic therapy, Interferential therapy, TENS modalities can be used.
- Daily Hot and cold packs (whatever suits you)twice or thrice a day helps in managing spasm, stiffness and pain.
- Gentle stretches helps maintaining flexibility of the spine.
- Spinal decompression therapy is the top most therapy of choice in such cases and is gold standard in treatment.
- Once the pain settles a bit than strength training of the core muscles has to be started to treat the problem from the root!
- If the pain and radiation limits you from standing or walking for more than 5 -10 min than your doctor may recommend taking Gaba, pain killers and muscle relaxants etc.
- Sciatica usually responds well tvo conservative management and only 5-10% of people require surgery.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve which can be as a result of a disc bulge or herniated disc. This pain usually travels from your lower back to your hips, thighs and down each leg till the toes depending on the severity of compression.
Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatica is typically described as a Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg and foot. You can feel a radiating pain like pins and needles and also can feel numb at times. Sometimes it can feel like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worse when you or sneeze, and prolonged sitting or walking.
Does Sciatica take a long time to heal?
Sciatica can be acute or chronic. An acute episode may last between two to three weeks but if not taken care of with proper rehabilitation it makes you prone to more frequent episodes around the year making it more complicated and difficult to manage. Chronic episodes usually can take some moths to resolve.
How can i relieve myself of Sciatica pain?
Rest, Activity modifications, Posture modifications, Light stretches, Hot/cold packs, Good exercise regime suiting your condition can give you relief from Sciatica.
Is Sciatica Curable?
Sciatica is usually curable by conservative management of few weeks following a strength training protocol for your back but some may require surgery depending on the severity.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is usually curable by conservative management of few weeks following a strength training protocol for your back but some may require surgery depending on the severity.
What can make Sciatica worse?
Certain positions and movements can worsen the pain. Poor posture, Heavy lifting, long travels and brisk walking are few to consider. These can make the pain worse and coughing can cause more of the “jelly” to leak out, potentially causing or worsening the pain.
What Should i avoid if i have Sciatica?
- Sitting in bad postures for prolonged period of time.
- Long travels by .
- Heavy Lifting
- Sports activities
- Walking for long distances
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