is pain when standing a symptom of sciatica?

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Answer 1

Maybe...: Sciatica is an old medical term for irritation of the sciatic nerve: pain from the buttocks down the back of the leg. But it's usually caused by irritation of the roots of this nerve in the spine. The problem causing this is different for each. Usually a herniated disc can irritate the nerve in various ways. Sometimes, standing up straight can shift the spine to cause this. The "pinched nerve".

Answer 2

It can be: This may be dependent on the size and location of a disc herniation in the lower back.

Answer 3

Spine Pain: This pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist.

Answer 4

Meds, herbs and food: Anti-infammatory meds (nsaids) always taken with food to protect your stomach. Better yet get to reason for sciatica - trauma, posture, misalignment of body. Osteopathic physician who does manipulation or chiropractor may help. Physical therapy to strengthen you in better alignment. Anti-infl herbs include turmeric, ginger, rosemary & more. Find anti-infl diet online - try herbal zyflamend.

Answer 5

Some: Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000 mg every six hours or advil 800 mg every 8 hours is a reasonable start if you have no liver, stomach, or kidney issues. Specific nerve pain medications will likely work better but are prescription only.

Answer 6

NSAIDs & Tylenol (acetaminophen): Ibuprofen, Aleve are non-steroidal anti inflammatory that can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Acetaminophen is a anti-pyretic medication used to reduce pain and fever, however tylenol (acetaminophen) does not reduce inflammation.

Answer 7

See pain specialist: Look into a beginners hatha yoga class. It consists of a series of "poses" that works on strength and flexibility of the whole body but especially the "core". Doing stretches from a video or handout is like learning to be a doctor only from a book. You need someone to instruct you to make sure you are doing the exercises/stretches correctly. Otherwise, you may cause injury and defeat the purpose.

Answer 8

Pain specialist 1st: 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.

Answer 9

Core Exercises: Typically core strengthening exercises are the best to help relieve pressure and forces in the spine. I would try and google some or look them up on youtube to see descriptions. If you can do them yourself, wonderful otherwise ask your doctor to get a referral to a good physical therapist for further assistance.

Answer 10

Depends: Most causes of low back pain will resolve with conservative treatments (heating pads, anti-inflammatories, rest etc.) within 6 weeks. If it doesn't it should be evaluated further. Also, if you are having radiation of pain into the legs, leg weakness, difficulty urinating or numbness in the groin area, you should be evaluated now.

Answer 11

Several weeks: Each person needs to be evaluated on an individual basis. There can be several reasons for your pain. While it can certainly resolve on its own in several weeks, why wait. I treat aggressively to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, improve function and quality of life. A thorough physical exam and diagnostic studies will help determine what treatment will be best depending on your diagnosis.

Answer 12

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.

Answer 13

Physical therapy and medication: First, you should find out why you have sciatica. I would recommend seeing an orthopedic spinal specialist. Have a formal examination, MRI study. At this point physical therapy and pain management is warranted. Surgery should be a last resort.

Answer 14

Several things: Time is the biggest healer. Good life style choices such as not smoking, exercise and weight control can make a difference as well as the use of activity modifications like avoiding prolonged sitting and standing as well as using over the counter remedies like advil (ibuprofen) if no contraindications. If symptoms persist, see your doctor especially if any bowel or bladder issues.

Answer 15

Core Exercises: Typically core strengthening exercises are the best to help relieve pressure and forces in the spine. I would try and google some or look them up on youtube to see descriptions. If you can do them yourself, wonderful otherwise ask your doctor to get a referral to a good physical therapist for further assistance. Alternatively epidural steroid injections and stem cell therapies can help.

Answer 16

Could be yes: Although "sciatica" may involve portions of the buttock region, many other types of pain do as well. Get formal evaluation by specialized physician who can help differentiate the causes of your pain. Type of physician may include pain management, musculoskeletal, physiatrist, sports, or orthopedic physician. May discuss with your primary physician to see who they recommend as a specialist.

Answer 17

Yes: Piriformis syndrome facetogenic pain sacroiliac joint pain hip arthritis all cause posterior buttocks pain.

Answer 18

Piriformis Pain: The sciatic nerve runs underneath the piriformis muscle and typically does not irritate the nerve. However if the muscle is irritated or the nerve runs through the belly of the muscle (5-10% of people) it can press on the sciatic nerve and cause the sciatica type pain in the buttock region but also radiate into the leg as well. Typically stretching and nsaids are mainstay for treatment.

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