How to treat sciatica symptoms

The symptoms of sciatica are mainly manifested as radiation pain and numbness along the sciatic nerve distribution area, i.e. buttocks, rear thigh, posterolateral calf and lateral foot. Treatment methods include drug therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation training, surgical treatment, etc. 1. Drug therapy Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help relieve pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen. At the same time, according to the condition can also use nerve nutrition drugs, such as mecobalamin, etc., to promote nerve repair. 2, physical therapy including hot compress, cold compress, massage, electrotherapy, laser therapy, etc. Hot compress can promote blood circulation, relax muscles; cold compress can reduce inflammation in the early stage of pain. Massage helps to relieve muscle tension, electrotherapy and laser therapy can also play a certain role in auxiliary treatment.3, rehabilitation training In the case where the condition allows, appropriate rehabilitation training, such as stretching exercises, yoga, etc., can enhance the waist and lower limb muscle strength, improve body posture, reduce the onset of sciatica. 4. Surgical treatment If sciatica is caused by serious problems such as lumbar disc herniation and conservative treatment is not effective, surgical treatment, such as discectomy, may be considered to remove the cause.