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Conditions we treat

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain, tingling or numbness caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. It can result from a herniated disc pressing against the nerve roots, spinal stenosis, arthritis or an injury-induced pinched nerve.

Treatments for sciatica include:

  • Medication
  • Physical therapy
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal fusion
  • Epidural steroid blocks
  • Selective nerve root blocks/transforaminal epidural steroid blocks
  • Sympathetic blocks

Sciatica usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks, but it can sometimes last longer.

To help relieve your pain and speed up recovery:

Do

  • carry on with your normal activities as much as possible

  • regular exercises for sciatica

  • start gentle exercise as soon as you can – anything that gets you moving can help

  • hold heat packs to the painful areas – you can buy these from pharmacies

  • ask your pharmacist about painkillers – NSAIDS like ibruprofem are often recommended – paracetamol on its own is unlikely to relieve your pain

  • put a small, firm cushion between your knees when sleeping on your side, or several firm pillows underneath your knees when lying on your back

Don’t

  • do not sit or lie down for long periods – even if moving hurts, it's not harmful and can help you get better faster

  • do not use hot water bottles to ease the pain – you could scald yourself if your skin is numb

For more information about Sciatica or to have an assessment or some treatment contact us by filling out the form below, emailing or calling us.

 

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Call us on 020 8364 8800 or email:

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