Comments on: What is the best relief from sciatica? http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/ Back pain help, advice, back pain relief, back exercises Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:06:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/#comment-1525 Chris Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:12 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=846#comment-1525 Pain is best treated with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or codeine (in acute cases). In some cases a cortisone like drug may be injected into the epidural space surrounding the spinal column. This procedure is similar to the epidural used during childbirth. A course of this type of treatment may offer temporary relief, but does not address the root of the problem. Surgery Some patients with sciatica may find significant relief from surgery. In cases of herniated discs, a surgical procedure called a laminectomy may be performed. In this procedure, a portion of the posterior arch is removed to relieve pressure on affected nerve tissues. In cases of spinal stenosis, the portion of bone that is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve system can be removed. Surgery is not for everyone. However, for those who have shown no sign of improvement in four to six weeks and who have had CT scans (computed tomography) or MRI that show a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, surgery may offer significant relief. Pain is best treated with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or codeine (in acute cases).

In some cases a cortisone like drug may be injected into the epidural space surrounding the spinal column. This procedure is similar to the epidural used during childbirth. A course of this type of treatment may offer temporary relief, but does not address the root of the problem.

Surgery

Some patients with sciatica may find significant relief from surgery. In cases of herniated discs, a surgical procedure called a laminectomy may be performed. In this procedure, a portion of the posterior arch is removed to relieve pressure on affected nerve tissues.

In cases of spinal stenosis, the portion of bone that is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve system can be removed.

Surgery is not for everyone. However, for those who have shown no sign of improvement in four to six weeks and who have had CT scans (computed tomography) or MRI that show a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, surgery may offer significant relief.

]]> By: Christine P http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/#comment-1526 Christine P Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:12 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=846#comment-1526 The only thing that really helped my husband when he had it was physical therapy. The only thing that really helped my husband when he had it was physical therapy.

]]> By: FaerieWhings http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/#comment-1527 FaerieWhings Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:12 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=846#comment-1527 Stretching and strengthening. And taking off weight. ************* Just so you know, mine is a continual problem and I'm only 33. I'm also pregnant and that is just going to make it worse as I get bigger. Seriously, if you have extra weight, take it off. Stretch the legs and hips and back. And do some strengthening. This is the only thing, plus Advil, that helped my sciatica. Stretching and strengthening. And taking off weight.

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Just so you know, mine is a continual problem and I’m only 33. I’m also pregnant and that is just going to make it worse as I get bigger.

Seriously, if you have extra weight, take it off. Stretch the legs and hips and back. And do some strengthening. This is the only thing, plus Advil, that helped my sciatica.

]]> By: oo_siouxsie_oo http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/#comment-1528 oo_siouxsie_oo Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:12 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=846#comment-1528 I was going to suggest TENS but you've already got that. Maybe apply some heat? A hot water bottle or similar. Go to your doctor and ask about physiotherapy or massage. I was going to suggest TENS but you’ve already got that. Maybe apply some heat? A hot water bottle or similar. Go to your doctor and ask about physiotherapy or massage.

]]> By: zoe y http://www.backpainhelp101.com/what-is-the-best-relief-from-sciatica/#comment-1529 zoe y Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:12 +0000 http://www.backpainhelp101.com/?p=846#comment-1529 i sympathise with you 100 per cent i have the odd bout too and the pain is the worst the only thing i have found helped was anti inflammatry tabs but this will not cure the pain its a trapped nerve i suggest youy find a good physio and see what they can do i sympathise with you 100 per cent i have the odd bout too and the pain is the worst the only thing i have found helped was anti inflammatry tabs but this will not cure the pain its a trapped nerve i suggest youy find a good physio and see what they can do

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