What is sciatica?
There are some medications that can be prescribed for sciatica pain, including:
Anti-inflammatory medicinesMuscle relaxantsNarcoticsAntidepressants
Anti-inflammatory medicines
Muscle relaxants
Narcotics
Antidepressants
Once the acute pain improves, the physiotherapist or doctor would set a plan or program to rehabilitate the patient in order to avoid future injuries. The program usually includes special exercises to correct the posture, strengthen the muscles of the back and improve flexibility.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend injecting a corticosteroid drug into the area around the root of the nerve to help reduce the pain by eliminating the inflammation around the inflamed nerve. Its effect lasts only for several months.
It should be noted that steroid injections are attempted only on a limited basis because the risk of side effects increases with frequent use.
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