How to Manage Your Sciatica Pain

Living with sciatica pain can be frustrating and debilitating, making even simple activities like sitting, walking, or sleeping uncomfortable. The sharp, shooting pain radiating from your lower back down through your leg can significantly impact your quality of life and daily functioning. When that distinctive pain radiates from your lower back down through your buttocks and leg, finding relief becomes your top priority.

At Oasis Medical Group, we understand how sciatica pain can limit your activities and affect your well-being. Sciatica affects millions of Americans, but managing this nerve pain effectively requires understanding its unique causes and triggers. To receive comprehensive support and find real relief, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to work with you during this challenging time so you can retake control of your life.

What Medical Treatments Can Help Manage Chronic Sciatica?

Many medical treatments are available to help patients manage pain and other symptoms related to sciatica, but which ones will work for you depends on your specific circumstances. The following are just a few of the medical treatment options available to patients managing sciatica:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Your medical provider may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to help relieve pain and decrease inflammation related to sciatica.
• Analgesic: In some cases, medical providers may prescribe an analgesic medication to help relieve pain.
• Muscle relaxers: These will help reduce tension in the affected muscles, as well as help to minimize pain and discomfort in those areas.
• Steroids: These will help modify or simulate the effects of specific hormones, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue growth and repair.
• Nerve pain medication: Some medications may help block pain felt due to damage to affected nerves.
• Physical therapy: Certain sciatica patients may benefit from physical therapy, especially as a supplementary treatment to other recommendations from your provider. The stretches and exercises can relieve muscle tension and pain, increase mobility, and correct posture and movement so you can function without creating new issues.
• Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI): This is a procedure where we inject a mix of corticosteroids and local anesthetic into the epidural space, the area around the spinal cord. According to the Cleveland Clinic, ESIs can treat inflammation at its source: in the nerve roots.
• Surgery: Depending on your circumstances, certain surgical procedures may be an effective solution. Some of these procedures include microdiscectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, facetectomy, and spinal fusion.

No matter the underlying cause of your sciatica and its unsavory symptoms, we can help you find the right treatment and regain control. We encourage you to reach out to Oasis Medical Group, so we can support you while you manage your sciatica.

What Are the Most Effective Home Remedies for Sciatica Pain?

In addition to getting treatment for your sciatica from your certified medical providers, you may also be interested in spending more time on your relief at home. There are a few different ways you can manage and reduce pain outside of the doctor’s office, including the following:

• Stretching: The right stretches can help improve mobility and flexibility. We recommend using stretches that you have been taught to perform appropriately by a physical therapist.
• Massage: Some patients have found that massages relieve pain. They can relax tense muscles and encourage self-care and recovery.
• Over-the-counter pain medication: We recommend communicating with your spinal team before taking additional medications, so you can guarantee you’re using something effective without dosages becoming too high.
• Rest: While this is not necessarily what every patient wants to hear, getting enough rest is essential if you have sciatica.
• Alternative treatments: Some alternatives may provide pain relief, but you should be cautious and speak with your medical provider before utilizing them. Some cases of sciatica may be helped with chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, heat and cold therapy, and a handful of other at-home methods.

It is essential to follow your doctor’s recommendations, especially regarding at-home management techniques. If you have any questions, please call Oasis Medical Group so we can point you in the right direction for effective care.

Get Relief from Sciatica Pain Today

Living with sciatica doesn’t have to mean living with constant pain. At Oasis Medical Group, we offer comprehensive care for patients throughout New Jersey and New York who are struggling with sciatica and other nerve-related conditions. Our experienced medical team specializes in creating personalized treatment plans that combine advanced diagnostics, effective pain management strategies, and targeted therapies to address the root cause of your sciatica.

With years of dedicated service to our communities, we pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach and commitment to helping you regain mobility and comfort. To start your journey toward effective sciatica management and improved quality of life, contact us at (844) 366-8800 or through our contact form.