How to treat sciatica
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing severe sciatic nerve pain. At first, I thought it was just lower back pain, but after visiting a clinic, I found out it was sciatica. May I ask how sciatic nerve pain is treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The treatment methods for sciatica mainly include the following aspects:
1. **Medication**: Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen) as directed by a physician to relieve pain and inflammation. Administer neurotrophic medications (e.g., methylcobalamin, vitamin B12) to nourish the nerves and alleviate nerve edema.
2. **Physical Therapy**: Physical modalities such as ultrashort wave therapy and ultraviolet radiation can help reduce edema along the sciatic nerve pathway and relieve pain. Acupuncture along the nerve's course can also alleviate nerve edema and pain symptoms.
3. **Exercise Therapy**: Appropriate exercise, such as exercises performed at the edge of the bed, can help alleviate pain symptoms.
4. **Minimally Invasive Interventional Therapy**: For severe sciatica, minimally invasive interventional therapy can be selected to improve local blood circulation and promote bone repair.
5. **Nursing Care**: Keep warm, rest in bed, and avoid weight-bearing activities and repeated bending.
