A 31-year-old member asked:
How do you help someone with a trapped sciatica nerve?
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Dr. Chintan Sampatanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 20 years experience
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, etc). Anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, physical therapy (especially with traction) can be helpful to relieve sciatic pain. If these treatments aren't helpful, surgery may be indicated.
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Dr. Mark Westonanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Diagnosis: Find the nerve pinch and rlieeve the pressure.
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Dr. Qamar Khananswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
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.
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