Sciatica

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.

Common Causes

Slipped or herniated disk
Spinal canal stenosis
Pelvic injury or fracture
Tumors
Spondylolisthesis

Symptoms

Pain may feel like a mild tingling or “pins and needles, dull ache, or burning sensation. In some cases, the pain is severe enough to make a person unable to move.
Muscle weakness
Numbness on the skin in the affected areas of your low back or leg.
Urinary incontinenceor faecal incontinence in very severe cases

Treatment

Anti-inflammatory, Corticosteroids helps to treat pain
Steroid injections
Surgical treatment in advanced cases.
Physiotherapy includes

Electrotherapy to relieve pain

Exercises

to correct posture
strengthen the core muscles and
Improve range of motion.

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