Sciatica Pain

Sciatica is a common term for the pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates the sciatic nerve can cause pain ranging from mild to severe. The sciatic nerve is a major nerve with the largest diameter in the human body. It begins from the lower end of the spinal cord and extends down to the parts of lower body limbs such as thighs, knees, and feet.

Symptom of sciatica pain: 

Here are some common symptoms that a patient suffering from sciatica pain has to face. 

•             Lower back pain.
•             Weakness or numbness in the lower part of the body.
•             Pain on one side of the rear.
•             Burning or tingling sensation.
•             Pain that worsens with movement.
•             Pins and needles feeling in your leg or toes.

How to diagnose

 Modern science has developed many ways that can help diagnose the problem. There are some methods that can help in diagnosing sciatica.

•             X-rays
•             Computed tomography(CT) scan
•             MRI scan
•             Nerve conduction studies or nerve stimulation

Treatment

 Treatment of sciatica depends on the cause of the problem. In some cases, the pain simply goes away with time. Some of the available treatments for sciatica pain are:

Medication: Medication is used to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. Drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen are most commonly used in sciatica pain.

 Neurotherapy: Neurotherapy can help you to reduce sciatica pain by reducing pressure on your sciatic nerve.

 Surgery: Surgery is very rarely recommended in sciatica pain, but if other treatments are not working, then it might be an option. It also carries high risks as well.