SCIATICA

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.

 

Causes


Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in your spine or by an overgrowth of bone (bone spur) on your vertebrae. More rarely, the nerve can be compressed by a tumor or damaged by a disease such as diabetes.
 

 
Symptoms


Pain that goes down from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock, the back of your thigh, calf and foot.

The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating pain. Sometimes it can feel like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worsened when you cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms. Usually only one side of your body is affected.

Some people also have numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot. You might have pain in one part of your leg and numbness in another part.
 

 
How We Treat


Lumbar Disc Mobilization, Decompression, Digital Lumbar Traction, Short Wave Diathermy (SWD), Interferential Current (IFT), TENS, Stretching and Strengthening Exercises, Posture Correction.
 

 
Home Advice


Take rest for 3 days, Use Lumbar Corset/Belt while traveling.