How to treat sciatica pain
Disease description:
I can't even sit anymore, only lie down. Suffering from sciatica, I can't walk and each time I need someone to help me move around, which is very inconvenient. I just want to know, what is the best way to treat sciatic pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Sciatica, commonly referred to as sciatic nerve pain, can be treated through the following methods:
1. Non-pharmacological treatments: These include physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, yoga, and stretching exercises. These approaches can help relieve muscle tension and reduce pressure on the nerve, thereby alleviating pain.
2. Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, can help reduce inflammation and pain. If the pain is extremely severe, a doctor may prescribe medications such as muscle relaxants or analgesics.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Maintaining proper sitting and standing posture, avoiding prolonged static positions, performing regular stretching exercises, and strengthening core muscle groups can help prevent and alleviate sciatica.
4. Surgical treatment: If sciatica is caused by structural issues such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, and non-surgical treatment methods are ineffective, surgical intervention may be considered.
In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding prolonged sitting or activities that strain the lower back can also help prevent and manage sciatic pain.
