As much as 4 out of every 10 individuals experience sciatica pain or irritation in the sciatic nerve at some point. The nerve roots from the alternative side of the lower spine and passes to each of the legs. Anything that causes pressure on the nerves or irritates the nerve cause pain that spreads down the back of the buttock and thigh. The intensity of the pain may vary, sciatica pain may be felt as a mild ache, throbbing, inflammatory and extreme tenderness. Sciatica pain is also debilitating and cause tingling
Symptoms of sciatica pain
Some common symptoms that lead to sciatica pain include;
- Lower back pain
- Pain in your butt or leg that worsens when you sit
- Hip pain
- Burning or tingling down your leg
- Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving your leg or foot
- A constant pain on one side of your butt
- A shooting pain down your leg that makes it difficult to stand up
Sciatica pain treatment
The sciatica pain can become worse sitting or standing in a same position, and other movements. Sciatica pain treatment can be done using hot and cold packs, use of anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers, regular physical therapy and steroidal injection
Physical therapy
Sciatica pain treatment from physical therapy involves, Light exercises that aim at your back enhancing your posture and capacity to respond to sudden stress. Avoid strenuous activities during this phase of recovery.
A Physical workout and yoga to reduce the tightened hip muscles and hamstring also serves as a potential sciatica pain treatment
Massage, and acupuncture treatments
- Massage therapy also helps increasing mobility by reducing pain
- Some physicians also recommend acupuncture as a sciatica pain treatment
Ice and heat as sciatica pain treatment
When sciatica pain is initiated, treating with cold pack can offer a potential relief. By applying a bag of frozen peas or a cold pack wrapped in the towel on the affected area several times a day for 20 minutes provide relief. If still you feel sciatica pain treating with heat may give you a potential reduction
When to Call the Doctor
Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Weakness in your lower extremities
- Numbness in your leg
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
Severe pain in your lower back or leg