What is sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful neurological syndrome along the sciatica and branches. The edic out of the disease is usually caused by herniated discs. The pain can be smoldering or urgent and gradually increase as the person exerts, changes in position or coughs, sneezes.

Sciatica pain is a pain that exudes along the path of the sciatica nerve, branching from the lower back through the hips, buttocks and down to each leg. Most often, neuropathic pain affects only one side of the body.

Sciatica usually occurs when the herniated disc in the lumbar spine (lower). The vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine) are separated and cushioned by round discs and connective tissues. When a disk wears out due to injury or just after years of use, its center can begin to push out of the outer ring. In addition, the spine on the spine or stenosis of the spine pinches part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often numbness in the legs.

The most distinctive sign of sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back into the back or side or legs. Pain can vary greatly, from mild pain to throbbing pain, or severe pain. Sometimes the person can feel like an electric shock. Or it can get worse when coughing or sneezing, or sitting for a long time can also make the symptoms of the disease worse.

Some other cases may have numbness, itching or muscle weakness in the legs and feet. Or there may be some pain in the legs and numbness in some other parts of the body.

Mild sciatica usually disappears over time. However, if the pain symptoms are increasing and lasting more than a week or the pain is getting more severe and worsening it is necessary to be examined by a specialist for the appropriate treatment regimen. Cases where it is necessary to be cared for by a doctor and medical services when there is sudden, severe pain in the back or legs and numbness or weakness in the legs. Or post-traumatic pain such as traffic accidents, or difficulty controlling the intestines and bladder.

3.1 Age

Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated discs and spinal spines are the most common causes of sciatica. Most people with sciatica are usually between 30 and 50 years old.

3.2 Weight

Gaining extra weight can put pressure on the spine which means that overweight obese people or pregnant women are more likely to suffer from herniated discs.

3.3 Diabetes

This condition affects how the body uses blood sugar, increasing the risk of nerve damage.

3.4 Due to the peculiarities of work

Jobs that require turning your back, carrying heavy loads or driving a motor vehicle for a long time can play a significant role in sciatica. Either sitting prolonged or living a sedative lifestyle is more likely to suffer from sciatica than those who are regularly active.

Although most people with mesthema can make a full recovery, if not treated definitively, schim neuropathic pain can cause permanent neurological damage. And here are some signs of complications of sciatica that need to be examined and treated early: Loss of sensation in the legs, weakness of the leg muscles, loss of intestinal or bladder function.

Sciatica can't always be prevented, and the condition can recur. However, doing these can contribute to reducing pain and improving sciatica.

• Exercise regularly. In order for the middle for the back to work well, especially the core muscles such as: abdominal muscles, lower back muscles – are essential muscles for the position and appropriate links.
• Maintain the right position when sitting. The seat position should be chosen with a good lower back support device, with handrests and a rotating base. It is possible to put a pillow or a roll towel behind the back to maintain the normal curve of the back. Keep the height of the knees and hips in accordance with the sitting position.

• Use the mechanical movement of the body. If standing for a long time should occasionally put one foot on a chair or small box. When you want to lift or calf heavy objects, let the lower detail work. Keep your back straight and bend only at the knees. Avoid lifting heavy objects and changing the position simultaneously.

Patients with sciatica can visit Vinmec International Health Hub for examination and treatment. There is a team of highly trained, professional and experienced neuropsychial doctors in examining and treating diseases related to the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, as well as modern equipment system, meeting international standards for high diagnosis and treatment efficiency.