Question 1

how do you relief for sciatica nerve pain?

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First the cause: The term "sciatica" reflects sciatic nerve irritation associated with spinal nerve root irritation, pelvic neuroplexus pathology, or by a compressing effect (e.g. Pyriformis syndrome).  Specific treatment depends on the cause. As a general rule nsaids & certain anti-convulsants are used. Physical therapy will be more effective if directed at the cause. Injections can help. Surgery may be indicated.

Question 2

what should i do to relieve sciatica nerve pain?

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Not bedrest: Gradually introducing exercise like stretching, yoga, and non-impact or low-impact activities like swimming and cycling are crucial to our general health and improves chronic pain. This is supported in research, and may help more than drugs or surgery.

Question 3

i am wondering what helps for sciatica nerve pain?

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Varies: Usually begin with progressive exercise regimen as tolerated with consideration of taking oral nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication.

Question 4

what are some ways to alleviate sciatica nerve pain?

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Depends: Have you been checked by your orthopedic surgeon? If you are not a surgical candidate, you might wish to discuss acupuncture as adjunctive treatment with your physician. As an acupuncturist - this is a very common problem that i treat.

Question 5

can there be something you can do to relieve sciatica nerve pain?

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Pain relief: Acupuncture is often quite helpful for sciatica. First check with your physician to determine if there is a correctable cause for the sciatica.

Question 6

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

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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 7

i have been diagnosed with sciatica nerve pain. need some help with stretches, exercises, etc?

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See Pain Specialist: There are no known physical modalities that help with nerve type pain.  Instead, i recommend seeing a pain specialist.  He/she can perform a simple procedure called an epidural steroid injection that may be curative.

Question 8

what type of nerve pain/sciatica would si dysfuncation cause? if it's inflamed would it irrate the sciatica nerve?

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SI joint disorder: It usually causes low back pain , pain in the hip joint area and back of the thigh. Pain is like sciatica but it is a referred type of pain not caused by direct compression of the sciatic nerve.

Question 9

i have sciatica nerve pain. usually, it goes away when i lay down by 30min.today is more aggrevated and not going away when i lay down. please advise

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It's not easy: Anyone who has been through this knows how bad it feels. The only reassuring thing is that it is not dangerous in causing further injury but that's not enough to make you happy. Take whatever pain control meds you have according to directions and when you feel better go to your PT to increase the program for strengthening exercises. Also consider accupuncture, meditation, self-hypnosis, etc. Best!

Question 10

what can be done for sciatica nerve pain in butt?

Accepted Answer

See MD: Sciatica, occurs when one of your lumbar spinal nerves is irritated.  This can often improve on it's own, but if pain lasts greater than 2 weeks see your physician.  There are many non-surgical options including medication, therapy, and injections.

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