What can i do to avoid sciatica pain?
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1) Sleep on a flat bed.\n2) Sleep on a flat bed.\n.\n.\n.\n10) Sleep on a flat bed.\n11) Analgesics may be of help - but prolonged use may lead to other bigger problems.\n12) Spinal injection - will help out for a few months\n13) Surgery - if applicable for the cause; but 90% of surgeries also help only for a year or two!!!\n\n\n* Exercise; Weight reduction if applicable are usual for most bodily problems.
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You probably have what the first person said, sciatica...it is painful, and is really basically a pinched nerve causing havoc inside your joint. It will go away with time, but until it does you will need to be careful as the nerve can also deaden the feeling in your leg and cause you to hit the floor without even knowing how you got there!!! The doc should be able to figure it out soon, but until then take it easy!
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sciatica is serious business, it can change your life. Your sciatic nerve is the main trunk of your spine.. quite litteraly  the core of your central nervous system.. Sciatica can drop you to your knees and there isn't much they can to.. Thanks to prescription junkies its hard to get pain killers. A good chiropractor helps but the best thing you could do is find a QXCI operator in your area, they can help with pain.I make a living in bioresonance and at one time I was a skeptic. One treatment on a QXCI and I was pain free for a month. I was so impressed that I bought one and went into the business to help others. PM me with your local info (city/state) and I'll find some one near you.
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First, you need to decrease the pain.  Depending upon how long you have had the injury/problem would depend upon the advice I would give.  Ice normally works well for recent injuries - use for 10 minutes every hour.  If the problem is older than 7-10 days, try heat for 15-20 minutes.  If in doubt, use ice as heat can sometimes make it worse (even though it feels good).\n\nWhat sort of positions help to decrease your pain?  Different back problems respond to different exercises.  A really good website is www.mckenziemdt.org.  You can also find a certified McKenzie therapist who can determine the cause of your back problem.  This is a well researched technique which I use extensively with my back pain patients.\n\nOnce things start to calm down, I always use Pilates mat exercises, with modifications as necessary.  These will work the core muscles in your lower abdomen.  By getting these stronger, you can almost form a corset of muscular strength around the lower back.  Pelvic floor exercises/Kegals can also be important, especially if you have had a baby or other pelvic floor problems.\n\nA referal from your doctor to a good physical therapist should be able to determine the cause of your back problem and you will receive the correct advice to your problem.\n\nGood luck!
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You have a pinched sciatic nerve, probably aggrevated by the back problems, especially if the last two lumbar vertebra (L4 and L5) had disc ruptures.\n\nI beg you to get in the POOL and swim laps for 1/4 mile each dy until you get used to it, then "bump" the distance to 3/8 and then to 1/2 mile every day.  Nonstop.  Use the backstroke if you're a poor swimmer.\n\nTry this every day for six months before you complain that it isn't helping.  Hydrotherapy such as a whirlpool or water aerobics are nice TOYS, but the thing you need is for those tiny little muscles that run up and down the spine to themselves be stronger, and any other exercise you try is going to hurt you!
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Ok, i dont know how to spell it but it's your sciatic (umm...sigh+attic for pronounciation) nerve....muscles in your lower back are swollen and are rubbing against it when you move just the right (or wrong is more like it) way.  if it goes away after you sleep or dont move for a long time then you probably just need to make sure you lift correctly and dont strain your lower back, if it's a constant issue i'd suggest seeing a chiropractor.....sorry for the horrible spelling, but  i think you know what i mean :)
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Hi !!!\n\n"Sciatica definition: To clarify medical terminology, the term sciatica (often misspelled as ciatica or siatica) is often used very broadly to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg.  However, this is not technically correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated and the pain along the sciatic nerve is caused by this nerve (radicular pain). When the pain is referred to the leg from a joint problem (called referred pain), using the term sciatica is not technically correct. This type of referred pain (e.g. from arthritis or other joint problems) is quite common."\n\n"Overview of sciatica causes and symptoms: Sciatica—pain along the large sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg—is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain. This pain along the sciatic nerve can be caused when a root that helps form the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. \n\nSciatica is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also referred to as a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, slipped disk, etc.). The problem is often diagnosed as a "radiculopathy", meaning that a disc has protruded from its normal position in the vertebral column and is putting pressure on the radicular nerve (nerve root) in the lower back, which forms part of the sciatic nerve.\n\nSciatica occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, but rather it may develop as a result of general wear and tear on the structures of the lower spine. The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks or months) and find pain relief with non-surgical treatments." \n\n"One or more of the following sensations may occur as a result of sciatica:\n\n>Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting\n\n>Burning or tingling down the leg\n\n>Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot\n\n>A constant pain on one side of the rear\n\n>A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up\n\n>Low back pain may be present along with the leg pain, but usually the low back pain is less severe than the leg pain\n\nYou can refer to the source link to find more about sciatica and treatment options.\n\nI hope this helps.  You can find more information on www.webmd.com and www.mercksource.com.  Take a look.\n\n\n>>> Naveen Kumar
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Sciatica is characterised by pain in the lower back region, buttock and leg.  It can be caused by something pressing on the sciatic nerve and responds well to osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment.  If it is sciatica and you want temporary relief buy a heat pad from boots or any other leading chemist.  I use therma heat which straps around the lower back and have regular physiotherapy.  Check out google to get a more through description.
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Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
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I find already three answers are there and the second one even gives you certain very good medicines .\nI do suffere from it L4 & L5 disc prolapse and under went treatment for more than one month admission in hospital.\nWeights were added to pull the leg through pulleys and immediately pain would go After some time the pain used to relapse and only when weights are removed the pain used to subside!!!Then SCIATICA developed. \nWhen you are affected badly having pain take rest. Lie down.\nLet the bed be hard one. Keep a prop up in the back while lying on back\nTake neurobion tablets to strengthen the nerves .Take DICHLOGESIC tablets .If any nervine injectionws are there take one course.When pain is more take pain killer tablets.\nBE ON BED REST till you become normal.\n\nDont sit on floor cross leged.Sit in  chairs straight and up right with a pop up to the back. There are certain chairs specially developed for this problem.Wear the hip belt.\nIt has a steel plate a small flat piece which helps as additional support to your back bone. WEAR IT ALWAYS.\nREMOVE only at night so that the nerves get relaxed at night.DONT EVER LIFT ANY WEIGHT. Even light weight learn how to sit and lift and not by bending your chest forward to lift the weight.Dont climb upstairs with weight.\nDont travel in two wheelers or in buses in back seat on bumpy roads. Every jerk adds to your problem.\nThere are certain exercises to lubricate the affected parts and to remove its frigidness. \nLifting one leg staright up without pain lying backwards and with one leg straightened and rotating it clockwise and anti clockwise. Just three four times and bring down and rest, \nRepeat with the other leg.Initially even lifting up may be painful. Dont exercise when pain is there.\nSame way lying on belly lift one leg up backwards straight without bending.\nStand up on toes with hands on some support like railings.\nLye on back kkep a low stool on which you lift and put your two legs and press the back to the floor. and then relax.\n\nGo to any hospital site and see the exercises for DISC PROLAPSE.
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Eating more foods with potassium would help, like fruits, bananas, grapes, apples, or broccoli...\nOtherwise, go see a doctor and get some x-rays, maybe you have a pinched nerve or a split bone or torn muscle...\nSomething like that would create off and on pain...
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Most sciatica pain responds well to self-measures.  You'll heal more quickly if you continue your usual activities but be sure to avoid the move that triggers the pain.  For pain relief, you'll have to see what works best for you.  NSAIDs such as aspirin, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen will alleviate both pain and inflammation.  Acetaminophen alleviates pain only.  But there's a limit as to how much pain these can control.  Make sure your doctor is aware of what you take, how much & how often and how effective it is.  For more severe pain that is unrelieved or inadequately relieved by NSAIDs or Tylenol, your doctor may want to prescribe an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer, a tricyclic antidepressant or an anticonvulsant.  You can also use the hot-cold method.  When the pain starts, apply ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the affected areas for 15-20 min. 4x a day.  After 48 hrs. apply heat (heating pad on the lowest setting, heat packs commercially sold or a heat lamp).  You can alternate hot and cold if necessary.\n\nGentle stretching for the lower back may relieve nerve root compression and make you feel better but try not to jerk or twist your back.\n\nProlonged rest will worsen your pain.  FYI:  Naprosyn (naproxen sodium) is available over-the-counter.   You don't need a prescription.  And Aleve IS naproxen.
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The initial treatment for a herniated disc is usually conservative and nonsurgical. Your doctor may prescribe bed rest, or advise you to maintain a low, painless activity level for a few days to several weeks. This helps the spinal nerve inflammation to decrease.  herniated disc is frequently treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication if the pain is only mild to moderate. An epidural steroid injection may be performed utilizing a spinal needle under x-ray guidance to direct the medication to the exact level of the disc herniation. Your doctor may recommend physical therapy. Therapy may include pelvic traction, gentle massage, ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, and stretching exercises. Pain medication and muscle relaxants may also be beneficial in conjunction with the physical therapy. If these conservative measures do not help, then usually surgery is indicated.
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This happens to me, but I have a herniated disc in my lower back.  For those of you with healthy backs, if you are still getting pain get a more comfy chair, get up and move around more often and last but not least sit with good posture!!  Posture will not only make your back feel better but it makes you look more confident and presentable in public.
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This could actually be referred pain.Pain resulting from an underlying cause elsewhere.\nBest things to do to try to alleviate these pains(after a brief but thorough warm up) are neck rolling front to back and reverse,clasp something up high and gently and slowly support your own weight while stretching your back.Exhale slightly every time you stretch a little more.Straddle stretch while turning one side then the other reaching for your toes with the opposite hand.Sit on the floor with your legs spread,slowly lean forward then to either side.NEVER bounce when you stretch as this activates the myotatic reflex and can tighten the tear the muscle.\nTry taking hot baths and ibuprofen(not Tylenol) as an anti inflammatory.
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I have Sciatica and my symptoms are a numb foot and my calf feels like the muscle is pulled.  I had an MRI and its a pinched S1 nerve from a bulging disk.  I know someone else who had sciatica from a L5 herniation and nerve pinch and there was buttock and ankle soreness.  Usually sciatica goes lower than just the buttocks but not always.  My Doc told me that it is possible to injure a disk by sneezing or vomiting if you already have a weakness there.  Also, many times its just muscle related and goes away with time.  He might want to try massage, or talk to his Doc about getting muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory meds if he doesn't get better.  The next step is an MRI diagnosis if it doesn't respond any in a few weeks. I was told that it usually takes about 6 weeks to heal from a disk problem. Good luck!
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Without knowing anything else about the situation it seems that you have an low back problem. Find yourself a good chiropractor--someone your friends or family know and trust. Check out the website below for more information and possible Dr's to help you out. In the meantime work on stretches for the low back and legs.  Also use ice on the part of your low back that seems to be involved.  Avoid heat.  I hope this helps. \n\nhttp://www.gonsteadseminar.com then click on referrals and find your state