Sciatica

1. NSAIDS

2. Causes

2.1. Herniated disc

2.2. Spinal degeneration

2.3. Piriformis syndrome

2.4. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

2.5. Trauma

3. Symptoms

3.1. Dull or sharp pain

3.2. Nerve damage

3.3. Loss of feeling

3.4. Numbness and difficulty moving

4. Risk factors

4.1. Age

4.2. Height and weight

4.3. Gender

4.4. Smoking

4.5. Job type

4.6. Having diabetes

4.7. Pregnancy

5. Types of sciatica

5.1. Chronic sciatica

5.2. Acute sciatica

5.3. Alternating sciatica

5.4. Bilateral sciatica

6. Definition

6.1. Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica originates in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttock, and travels down the leg.

7. Management

7.1. Pharmacological

7.1.1. Muscle relaxant

7.1.2. Narcotics

7.1.3. Anti depressants

7.2. Non-pharmacological

7.2.1. Surgical

7.2.1.1. Laminectomy

7.2.1.2. Laminoplasty

7.2.1.3. Laminotomy

7.2.1.4. Microdiscectomy

7.2.2. Physical

7.2.3. Alternative treatment

7.2.3.1. Acupuncture

7.2.3.2. Heat and cold

7.2.3.3. Massage

7.2.3.4. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation