Sciatica Treatment In Patna

Sciatica is most commonly caused by a herniated disc in the lower spine pressing against the sciatic nerve roots. It can also be caused by bone spurs or spinal stenosis.

Acute sciatica generally lasts 4 to 8 weeks and resolves with conservative care. Chronic sciatica can persist for months and may require medical intervention.

Sciatica is technically a symptom of an underlying medical condition (like a slip disc) rather than a medical diagnosis itself.

Yes, short, gentle walks can help reduce inflammation and prevent muscle stiffness, but you should stop if the pain sharply increases.

Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees, or on your back with a pillow under your knees, helps maintain spinal alignment and reduces nerve pressure.

If your pain does not improve after a few weeks of conservative treatment, or if you have severe weakness, an MRI is ordered to pinpoint the exact cause of the nerve compression.

Treatment often involves NSAIDs for inflammation, muscle relaxants for spasms, and sometimes specific nerve pain medications (like gabapentin).

An injection delivers strong corticosteroids directly into the space around the sciatic nerve, drastically reducing inflammation and providing significant pain relief.

Treatment is considered if you have severe leg weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control, or if unbearable pain persists despite months of therapy and injections.

Specific, gentle yoga poses that stretch the lower back and hamstrings can be very beneficial, but certain twisting or forward-bending poses should be avoided.