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Compressed Nerve And Pain: How To Deal With Sciatica?

The irritation experienced can be described as "pins and needles" like pain

Written by Kashish Sharma | Updated : December 8, 2022 11:26 AM IST

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A Symptom

Sciatica is not a condition but a symptom. It is the pain and irritation caused by a compressed sciatic nerve. This nerve is one of the longest in our body begins at the spinal cord and moves down to the end of your leg. The nerve controls the movement and sensation of both legs. When it gets pinched or compressed, it might cause mild to severe irritation and pain. This pain continues for a long time can hamper the quality of your life.

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Can Be Acute Or Chronic

As per experts, around 40 per cent of people suffer from the condition. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but sometimes it can be a chronic condition. When it's chronic, your physician might ask you for an MRI scan to know the cause of the compression. Pain comes and goes along with constant dull pain.

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Pinched Nerve

The compression of the pain can be caused by many reasons such as the spinal disc being pushed out of place, putting pressure on the sciatic nerve, tumours pressing the nerve, infections and other forms of injuries. While rare but sometimes it can be a medical emergency if the pain is accompanied by fever, nausea or weight loss. In rare cases, it can also lead to loss of bowel and bladder control. Also Read - Turmeric Tea On Empty Stomach For Clogged Kidney Nephrons: 7 Ways Drinking Haldi Chai Can Help Cleanse Blocked Kidneys

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Stretches That Can Help

Experts suggest some stretches that can help you manage sciatic pain effectively. However, all these stretches must not be overdone by the patient. Among the popular stretches recommended are knees to chest, cobra pose, seated hip stretch, knee to the opposite shoulder and others.