Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition that causes pain and discomfort anywhere from your lower back to your buttocks and all the way down to your foot. The Hirsh Center in Delray Beach, Florida, specializes in the fields of rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions. The experienced medical team takes a comprehensive approach to determine the source of your sciatica pain and symptoms so they can customize a treatment plan that brings you long-term relief. Schedule a consultation online or call the office for an appointment.
Sciatica Q & A
Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of an underlying medical condition of your spine that causes pain to radiate along the path of your sciatic nerve. You have two sciatic nerves that run from your lower back through your hips and buttocks down each leg. Sciatica pain typically affects one side of your body at a time and is often the result of a herniated disc, bone spur, or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis).
These conditions put pressure on your sciatic nerve, causing inflammation and pain. The pain can be constant and debilitating, making it difficult to walk or sit for an extended period of time. You may also experience numbness and a tingling sensation in your leg and foot if you don’t seek treatment for the underlying causes of your sciatica pain.
Sciatica symptoms most often include one or more of the following:
The medical team at the Hirsh Center carefully evaluates your symptoms to determine the spinal condition that’s putting pressure on your sciatic nerve. They customize a treatment plan based on their diagnosis so you can get long-term relief from the painful symptoms.
Risk factors of sciatica include:
In some cases, lifestyle changes can help relieve sciatica symptoms, but the severe pain that’s left untreated can lead to permanent nerve damage.
After a thorough assessment of your symptoms to determine the underlying cause of your sciatica pain, the medical team may prescribe a combination of treatments that include:
The goal of sciatica treatment is to relieve the pressure on your sciatic nerve so you can get long-term relief. If you have sciatica pain, it’s important to seek medical care to determine the underlying cause before it becomes more serious.
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