SCIATICA NON-SURGICAL RECOVERY – Suggestions by Dr Suresh Bansal, Orthopaedic Surgeon

DEFINITION

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. 

CAUSES

SCIATICA most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg. If you have any concerns contact our orthopaedic surgeon Dr Suresh Bansal at Bansal Global Hospital or Bansal Fracture and Gynae Clinic. 

Risk factors for sciatica include:

Age. Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated disks and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica.

Obesity. By increasing the stress on your spine, excess body weight can contribute to the spinal changes that trigger sciatica.

Occupation. A job that requires you to twist your back, carry heavy loads or drive a motor vehicle for long periods might play a role in sciatica, but there’s no conclusive evidence of this link.

Prolonged sitting. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica than active people are.

Diabetes. This condition, which affects the way your body uses blood sugar, increases your risk of nerve damage. 

SYMPTOMS

Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it’s especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf.

Do you have any of the symptoms? 

Contact our orthopaedic surgeon Dr Suresh Bansal at Bansal Global Hospital or Bansal Fracture and Gynae Clinic.

The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating pain. Sometimes it can feel like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worse when you cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms. 

Usually only one side of your body is affected.

Some people also have numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot. You might have pain in one part of your leg and numbness in another part.

Although the pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most cases resolve with non-operative treatments in a few weeks. 

Mild sciatica usually goes away over time but if you have any concerns contact our orthopaedic surgeon Dr Suresh Bansal.

Pioneers in non-surgical recovery with 35 + years of experience in existence

Thousands of patients treated for without surgery Nonsurgical Treatment for Sciatica

Don’t hesitate to ask other questions…… 

Dr SURESH BANSAL (9811062832) Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sciatica Specialist 

Bansal Fracture And Gynae Clinice 1086 SaraswatiVihar, Pitampura, Delhi 

Bansal Global Hospital C 10 Ramgarh, Near JahangirpuriMetro Station, Delhi   

http://bansalglobalhospital.com/sciatica-backpain-orthopaedic/

CONSULTATION, IF TAKEN IN TIME, COULD PREVENT SURGICAL INTERVENTION!!