Sciatica is a medical condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body, becomes compressed or irritated.
The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down to the legs, and when it is compressed, it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected leg. Sciatica can be caused by a variety of factors, including a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disk disease.
It's important to seek specialist attention if you are experiencing symptoms of sciatica, as early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further damage and improve outcomes.
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Where does it hurt?
Sciatica symptoms most commonly affect the lower back and legs, particularly the buttocks and thighs.
What does it feel like?
If you have a mild to severe pain in your lower legs or back, it could be sciatica.
Who does it affect?
Sciatica can affect anyone, but it's more common in adults aged 30 to 50 years and is associated with risk factors such as herniated disk, spinal stenosis, poor posture, being overweight, physical activity, or pregnancy.
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NSAIDs and corticosteroids
Prescription-strength painkillers, muscle relaxants and short courses of corticosteroids can help keep the pain at bay.
Physical therapy
A physical therapist can teach you exercises to stretch and strengthen your back, neck, and shoulder muscles to relieve pain.
Epidural injections
Corticosteroid injections in your spine can help to reduce inflammation and reduce the pain.
Spinal surgery
Procedures like discectomy, spinal fusion, and artificial disc replacement can be used as a more permanent solution to disk degeneration.