Pain radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Sciatica is usually caused when a herniated disk or bone spur in the spine presses on the nerve.
Pain originates in the spine and radiates down the back of the leg. Sciatica typically affects only one side of the body.
Facts: Very common
3 million + US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Medium-term: resolves within months
Medication for pain and physical therapy are common treatments.
Sciatica Symptoms:
Pain areas:
in the back, buttocks, hip, or lower extremities
Pain types:
Muscular:
Treatment:
Supportive care
Ice packs and Monitoring for changes or improvement
Medications
Therapies
Medical procedure
It’s common to injure your back and develop symptoms of sciatica. If you do, talk to your health care provider. Most people heal without surgery. If you need to find a pain management doctor in New York to help evaluate and treat your back pain, Pain & Injury Doctors can help.
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