For many individuals with what they are calling sciatica are left searching for answers. They hunt solutions that will finally relieve them of that excruciating leg pain.
“Sciatica” is the term for the pain that radiates down the back aspect of the leg. It is typically associated with a low back issue. Often it is called sciatica because the sciatic nerve runs down the back of the leg. While the pain may not always be a true irritation of the sciatic nerve, the annoyance and pain is undeniable.
The solution?
Well…it is not a one-size-fit-all approach. But sitting/laying around and taking medication are not the answers anyone is looking for.
Generally speaking, movement is going to be best. Now the exact movements will be different from person to person. However, extension type activities such as walking are where people tend to find the most relief or least amount of pain.
Quite often, people will do their Google search and attempt what they find on the internet or even try some exercises a friend or neighbor told them about. But when those exercises do not work or make things worse, people do not know where to turn.
Cue your friendly neighborhood muscle and joint specialist. These skilled clinicians will be able to accurately assess the situation and prescribed a program including hands-on care that will have a high probably of success.
Too often people will wait and wait, trying to make it work on their own before they seek care. Weeks or months pass while people struggle with the pain. All this does is lead to the persistence of pain and quite regularly the avoidance of activities. This is where the mindset should be to seek out professional help sooner than later.
Data suggests that sciatica is best treated within the 1st 6 week. This means individuals suffering should not wait for help, rather get guidance quickly AND thus get back to feeling normal more quickly.
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