Overview
Sciatica is a type of radiculopathy known as lumbar radiculopathy. It is a severe pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg. Sciatica is often caused by compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, which may be due to degeneration of an intervertebral disk.
Sciatica can be acute or chronic. An acute episode generally lasts between one and two weeks, howevery you may have a few episodes throughout the year.
Acute sciatica may eventually turn into chronic sciatica, which is sciatica that occurs regularly. Chronic sciatica lasts a life-time however the pain from it, is less severe than acute sciatica.
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TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment options may include:
- acupuncture
- changes in routine
- diet
- drugs
- dry heat or moist heat
- herbs
- occupational therapy
- physical therapy
- relaxation techniques
- rest
- surgery
- vitamins
- weight management
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include:
- Lower back pain.
- Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting.
- Hip pain.
- Burning or tingling down the leg.
- Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot.
- A constant pain on one side of the rear.
- A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up.
DIAGNOSIS / TESTS
Diagnostic tests include:
- Functional Exam
- Orthopaedic Exam
- Neurological Exam
- Tests
TYPES
There are two types of sciatica:
- Neurogenic
- Referred
CAUSES
Some of the common causes of sciatica include:
- Herniated disc
- Spondylolisthesis
- Bone spurs
- Bulging disc
- Pinched nerve
- Degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Lack of exercise
- Weight
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