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Sciatic Nerve Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins from the nerve roots in the lower back and continues down into the legs. Pain in the sciatic nerve is also commonly known as sciatica. Generally, in the initial stage of sciatica the first thing to develop is back pain often related to an injury to the lower back, but not always. Often, a minor stretch or bending in the wrong direction can cause pain.
There are several factors that cause the compression of the sciatic nerve which leads to pain. Sciatic nerve pain is usually a symptom of another condition, such as spinal stenosis. It's important to seek treatment with a Comprehensive Pain Management doctor, so the cause of the pain can be correctly determined.
A Comprehensive Pain Management specialist might suggest the following sciatic nerve treatments:
- Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)- Anti inflammatory medication that can help reduce the inflammation of the sciatic nerve and alleviate pain.
- Exercise- proven to be extremely beneficial for people dealing with sciatic nerve pain. Gentle stretching exercises that can reduce the compression of the sciatic nerve, like yoga.
- Surgery- Often used as the last resort for sciatic nerve pain.
To learn more about sciatic nerve pain treatments with Comprehensive Pain Management or to schedule an appointment, please call 770-810-2805 or email us at info@paincenterpc.com.
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