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Sciatic nerve the largest nerve in the body, controlling the muscles of the lower leg and provides sensation to the thighs, legs and feet. It tends to develop as a result of general wear and tear on the structure of the lower spine, but sometimes it can be a result of the injury. There are several activities that can aggravate your sciatica pain including straightening your legs, running, walking, climbing stairs, or sitting for too long, sneezing or coughing can worsen it. You can find relief from pain by straightening your back or sitting for a short time. Sciatica is a set of symptoms, such as persistent pain, felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the buttocks, and the lower legs.
Try to include exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles and lower back, as this can help you maintain the correct posture. Maintain the correct posture when you are sitting, standing, or lifting heavy objects can prevent you strained your back. Corticosteroids, however, can not be used on a long term basis. The most common symptoms associated with sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, from the lower back and down the leg, however, the symptoms can vary depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected. Some people with sciatica may experience a mild tingling, pain, or burning sensation, usually on one side of the body.
To relieve the pain of sciatica, try acupuncture at home and put a tennis ball under you in a small hole at the bottom where your sciatic pain can often be. Rolling a ball around using your body weight to apply pressure, hold for about ten seconds. It elevates muscles pressing and squeezing the sciatic nerve. If your sciatica is still not responding to treatment within three months, your doctor may recommend more aggressive treatment. This may include corticosteroid injections, which help to reduce inflammation, or surgery. Surgery is usually left as a last resort when no other treatment worked or when serious complications have developed.