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Sciatica Pain Relief

The main symptom is a shooting pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve; from the lower back, through the buttock, and down the back of either leg. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it's especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf. The symptoms of sciatica tend to appear suddenly and can last for days or weeks.

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Sciatica Pain Relief

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  1. Sciatica Pain Relief

  2. Signs of Sciatica • The main symptom is a shooting pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve; from the lower back, through the buttock, and down the back of either leg. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it's especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf. The symptoms of sciatica tend to appear suddenly and can last for days or weeks.

  3. Causes of Sciatica • Sciatica Pain Relief can be prevented or at least decreased when you are taking care of yourself correctly. • Herniated disk • Spinal stenosis • Tumors within the spine • Osteoarthritis • Piriformis syndrome

  4. Prevention • Maintain: good posture Following good posture techniques while you’re sitting, standing, lifting objects and sleeping helps relieve pressure on your lower back. Pain can be an early warning sign that you are not properly aligned. If you start to feel sore or stiff, adjust your posture. • Don’t smoke: Nicotine reduces the blood supply to bones. It weakens the spine and the vertebral disks, which puts more stress on the spine and discs and causes back and spine problems. • Maintain a healthy weight: Extra weight and a poor diet are associated with inflammation and pain throughout your body. To lose weight or learn healthier eating habits, look into the Mediterranean diet. The closer you are to your ideal body weight the less strain you put on your spine.

  5. Prevention • Exercise Regularly: Exercise includes stretching to keep your joints flexible and exercises to strengthen your core – the muscles of your lower back and abdomen. These muscles work to support your spine. Also, do not sit for long periods. • Choose physical activities least likely to hurt your back: Consider low-impact activities such as swimming, walking, yoga, or tai chi. • Keep yourself safe from falls: Wear shoes that fit and keep stairs and walkways free of clutter to reduce your chance of a fall. Make sure rooms are well-lighted and there are grab bars in bathrooms and rails on stairways.

  6. Website : https://hillregionalhospital.com • Phone No: 254-580-8500 • Email Id : psheldon@hillrh.com

  7. THANK YOU

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