Sciatica

Nerves are a group of neurons, which are the individual nerve cells that help us to in sending signals from the brainand vice versa.

SCIATICA NERVE PAIN
Sciatica is a health condition indicated by a severe pain going down the leg from the lower back. This pain may radiate down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Sciatic Nerve pain is a recurrent type of pain that attacks the sciatic nerve, a large nerve stretching from the lower back down the back of each leg. It usually affects one side of the body.

SCIATIC CAUSES
Sciatica is usually caused by irritation of the root(s) of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine. Sciatica pain treatment is planned to depend upon its causing factors. Some of the common Sciatic Causes are:-

Lumbar spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis
Pregnancy
Muscle spasm in the buttocks or back
Pelvic Tumors
Piriformis syndrome

SCIATICA SYMPTOMS
Some common symptoms of Sciatica pain are as under:
1. Lower back pain.
2. A pain in the leg that is worse when sitting.
3. Hip Pain.
4. Burning or tingling down the leg.
5. Weakness, insensitivity, or difficulty moving the leg or foot.
6. Continuous pain on one side of the rear.
7. A darting pain that makes it difficult to stand up.

The pain may vary, from mild pain to a sharp, burning sensation or unbearable pain. It can worsen when a person cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can provoke symptoms.

Some people also experience numbness, prickling, or weakness of muscle in the affected leg.

DIAGNOSIS OF SCIATICA
The straight-leg-raising test is done to diagnose the Sciatica. When the leg is raised while a person is lying on their back, pain shoots below the knee; you may be suffering from Sciatica. Usually, medical imaging is not mandatory. However, imaging may be required if bowel or bladder function is adversely affected, or there is a remarkable loss of feeling or weakness. It helps to incorporate the best treatment for Sciatica pain.

SCIATICA TREATMENT
Sciatica nerve pain treatment is done by a sciatica specialist. It may be done by Physical therapy, Steroid injections, or surgery.

Initially, it is treated by using pain medications. The patient is advised to continue their regular activities. Often the symptoms ease within less than six weeks. Acupuncture, Stretching, Hot Packs, over the counter medications, Chiropractic can be used for Sciatica leg pain treatment.

But in some rare cases, if the pain is severe and lasts longer, surgery may be recommended. It speeds up the pain improvement. It must be done by the best spine doctor or spine surgeon who can provide the best treatment for sciatica pain.
It may also be advised if there are some complications, like loss of normal bowel or bladder function.

RISK FACTORS FOR SCIATICA
There may be some risk factors for the occurrence of Sciatica such as:-
Age.  Changes in the spine due to increasing age, such as herniated disks and bone spurs, are the most common causes of Sciatica.

Obesity. Excess body weight can lead to spinal changes by increasing the stress on your spine,  that trigger sciatica.

Occupation. A job where you have to twist your back, carry heavy loads, or drive a motor vehicle for long periods might give you a sciatica nerve pain.

Prolonged sitting. People who sit for long periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to be affected by Sciatica than physically active people.

Diabetes. If you have diabetes, then you are prone to Sciatica.

PREVENTION
You may follow some of the following methods to prevent or lessen the Sciatica pain:
1. Exercise regularly.
2. Maintain proper body posture when you sit or stand.
3. Change your posture within short intervals.
4. Avoid lifting and twisting simultaneously.

Suffering from Sciatica Pain can be devastating. You need a well-learned, experienced sciatica specialist doctor to take care of your Sciatica pain issues. Visit today, Dr. Prashant Sharma, M.S.,M.Ch, Brain, and Spine Surgeon at Dr. Prashant Sharma CLINIC at Meerut for any sciatic nerve pain treatment. He is the best doctor for sciatica nerve pain in Meerut city. For any kind of spine-related issues, you must contact the best spine specialist in Meerut for the best treatment for sciatica nerve pain. For any information, visit www.drprashantsharma.com or info@drprashantsharma.com.