Sciatica

Sciatica is the name given to pain that is brought about by aggravation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that aggravates this nerve can cause extreme pain, that can vary between mild to extreme. Sciatica is typically brought about by a compacted nerve in the lower spine.

Symptoms of Sciatica
The fundamental indication of having a problematic sciatica is a severe pain anyplace along the sciatic nerve; from the lower back, through the hips and down the back of either leg.
Other regular indications of sciatica include:
- A feeling of numbness in the leg along the nerve
- Severe tingling sensation (sticks and needles) in the feet and toes
- This torment can run in seriousness and might be increased by sitting idle for long periods.
Causes of Sciatica

- Vertebra (singular bones in the spine that provide protection to the hidden nerves)
- Nerves
- Backbone Disks
- Lumbar spinal stenosis - narrowing of the spinal cord in the lower back.
- Spondylolisthesis - a condition where the backbone disk slips forward over the vertebra beneath it.
- Tumours inside the spine - these may put pressure and compress the foundation of the sciatic nerve.
- Infection - Effects the spinal cord.
- Other causes - for example, injury within the spine.
- Cauda equina disorder - an uncommon yet genuine condition that influences the nerves in the lower portion of the spinal cord; it requires prompt medical attention.
Risk Factors of Sciatica
There are some common risk factors as well which have been attributed to Sciatic Nerve Pain. These factors are
- Age
Most aged people and especially the lot between 30 and 40 years of age have the chance of developing Sciatica as with age our bodies become vulnerable to diseases.
- Profession
Mostly those jobs that require heavy weights to be lifted for a long period of time can cause damage to the backbone and increase the chances of the sciatic nerve being compressed

- Sedentary Lifestyle
Treatment

- Over the counter pain killers that can help in reduction of the pain
- Physical activities such as walking , running and stretching
- Hot or cold compression packs that can help in the reduction of pain in the human body. Most of these treatments are available online
- Physical Therapy in which the body is given physical massage to relieve the pressure from the backbone
- Cognitive behaviour therapy is also a viable option that can help in treating chronic pain by training people to manage and react to their painful condition
- Painkillers that can help in relieving the pain temporarily
- Lumbar laminectomy
- Discectomy
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