Question 1

does sciatic nerve pain generally run up your back?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition refers to pain running down the leg.

Question 2

i am pregnant 2m and i had sciatic nerve pain but feel better now and light pain. can i drive a car and start exercise like walking or stretching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should discuss with your OB too.  You should be fine to walk, stretch, lift light weights, yoga, etc as long as the exercises feel ok.  Seeing a physical therapist can help to give you guidelines on good exercises as well.

Question 3

does sciatic nerve pain typically go down the outside of the calf muscle and back of calf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also to the top of the foot or sole of the foot.

Question 4

anything can/should do for sciatic nerve pain?  it is not bad enough to warrant anything like surgery, but don't want it to get worse.

Accepted Answer

Work with a PT: I would suggest working with a physical therapist. He/she can recommend a good exercise program for your back that will minimize or get rid of the sciatica.  If you have any of the following, numbness that is not going away, weakness of your leg that is causing problems with walking, problems with your bowels or bladder, you should see a doctor familiar with the diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

what is done for sciatic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Initially you should try conservative treatment such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications. If you see no improvement then the next step would be epidural steroid injections from a pain management specialist. Or you may even require surgery if nothing else is helping. Start with your primary care doctor for treatment.

Question 6

how can i help my sciatic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

True sciatica?: True sciatic nerve pain typically results from compression or irritation from the piriformis muscle in the buttocks. Treatment can include physical therapy, massage, piriformis injections, heat, acupuncture, and in rare instances, surgery to decompress the sciatic nerve. Often times when patients complain of sciatica, the cause is actually a pinched nerve in the spine known as radiculopathy.

Question 7

how can i deal with sciatic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Multiple ways: The sciatic nerve can be irritated because of a herniated disc, arthritis that results in tightening of the spinal canal, falls, injuries, or other rare reasons (tumors, infections). Anti-inflammatory medications, alternating heat/cold therapy, physical therapy (especially with traction) can be helpful to relieve sciatic pain.

Question 8

how long does a sciatic nerve pain lasts?

Accepted Answer

Varies: In most cases acute pain normally will resolve within a few weeks but sometimes take several months.  If your symptoms persist more than a few weeks then you should see you primary doctor.  Some states allow direct access to physical therapy, so consider going to one if not already being treated.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of sciatic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: Buttocks pain that grows done back of leg to side or calf worse with standing worst with sitting and leg straightening numbness and tingling in foot.

Question 10

does masterbastion cause sciatic nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

: No.

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