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How to deal with cyiatic nerve back pain?

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Dr. Joseph De Santi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sciatic Attack: Often the irritation is due to repetitive motion of the large sciatica nerve in the posterior pelvic region where it crosses over boney structures. Compression or over-stretching is the common culprit. A large back wallet, frequent sitting on a hard surface and repetitve bouncing are contributing factors. Try to modify these situations if they apply. Ice/heat and anti-inflammatories can help.

Answered 1/27/2017

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Sciatica: Step one is usually a trial of nsaids, along with physical therapy. If the pain lasts more than 6 weeks, need to get MRI of the back to look for the cause.

Answered 12/19/2014

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See below: Rest, heat and nsaids.

Answered 9/7/2013

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