Question 1

how much time does one generally have pain, specifically nerve pain with sciatica?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Initially the symptoms last 4-6 weeks and if your body heals like it supposed to then pain relief starts.  However disc herniations which are the cause of majority of sciatica symptoms last for 6-9 months and therefore people can have pain during that time as well.  If not better after 6 weeks see a spine specialist to evaluate this further.

Question 2

i have sciatica/back pain occasionally. if i sit down too much it gets worse. whats the best way to avoid this from happening too much?

Accepted Answer

Start simple: Sciatic/back pain has many possible causes.  The most common is musle/joint related.  So, it is good to stretch your back gently and exercise your back muscles every day.  

When you are in the midst of a particularly bad attack, consider a hot bath/jacuzzi and massage therapy.  

If this doesn't help, see a doctor.

Question 3

how does sciatica feel?

Accepted Answer

Shooting pain: Typically shooting pain in the leg. Occasionally through the buttocks or radiating to the hip or lower leg. Can be accompanied by burning, tingling, or numbness.

Question 4

can sciatica be cured ?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica cure?: Depends on the source of your pain. If the pain comes from a compressed nerve root in the lower back, a simple decompression or even an injection can do wonders! general stretching, strengthening and some anti-inflammatories hopefully keep you out of the operating room!
thx and good luck!

Question 5

are their medications for sciatica?

Accepted Answer

YES: There are many available treatments for sciatica, depending on severity and what triggered the problem to begin with.

Question 6

i have sciatica for about 5 months.?

Accepted Answer

See Pain Specialist: Pain in the distribution as you suggested describes the pattern of the nerve that travels in the leg called the sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerve is not the cause of the pain source, it is the result of an irritated nerve typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of sciatica like?

Accepted Answer

Shooting pain: Sciatica is the more common term for lumbar radiculopathy. This usually means a pinched lumbar spinal nerve which can result in numbness, weakness, and pain in specific distributions depending on which spinal nerve is affected.

Question 8

what are recommended exercises for relieving sciatica?

Accepted Answer

See a pain doc: Each person needs to be evaluated on an individual basis. There can be several reasons for "sciatica" or pain down the leg. Lumbar disc inflammation with or without nerve impingment, facet joint irritation, sacroiliac joint irritation, piriformis syndrome. A thorough physical exam and diagnostic studies will help determine what exercise will be best depending on your diagnosis.

Question 9

how to treat sciatica?

Accepted Answer

A few treatments: Anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, epidural injections, if these don't properly address symptoms, and if there is a compressive pathology, surgery may be considered.

Question 10

best remedy for sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Sciatica can occur at lumbar root level, but a piriformis syndrome can also cause symptoms.  Maybe best to see physiatrist, and obtain a course of physical therapy.  Occasional injections, especially epidural steroids may be stabilizing.  Surgery is an option of "last resort"

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