Get The Scoop On Sciatica
Symptoms of sciatica can radiate from the lower back down into the leg, and they include:
- Pain
- Burning
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Weakness
The leg pain caused by sciatica can make it difficult to walk. Sometimes bending at the waist also causes sciatica pain.
Sciatica is a symptom of a nerve problem. One of the most common causes of sciatica pain is a herniated disk. When a disc in the spine becomes herniated (pressed out of its normal position) it puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, which is the large nerve that continues from the lower back down the legs. This pressure causes pain, usually in just one leg.
Treatment for sciatica may include ice (in first 48 - 72 hours), heat, limited rest, anti-inflammatory and / or pain medications, physical therapy, osteopathic treatment, chiropractic treatment, and acupuncture.
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