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   Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated or compressed. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer. Check if you have sciatica. If you have sciatica, your: bottom; back of your leg; foot and toes; may feel: painful – the pain may be stabbing, burning or shooting

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   Video: exercises for sciatica - spinal stenosis. In this video, a physiotherapist demonstrates gentle exercises for spinal stenosis, a form of sciatica.

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5. www.nhsinform.scot › sciaticaSciatica - NHS inform

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Sciatica is a term used to describe pain felt in the leg but which often comes from the lower back. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and goes all the way down the back of the leg into the foot. Symptoms can be experienced along any part of the nerve.

6. www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk › patients-and-visitorsSciatica - Management and self-help - Sussex Community

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   managing effective pain control. reducing negative emotions/concerns regarding the outlook and causes of the problem can help achieve better outcomes and recovery. Very few people with sciatic require scans such as X-rays or MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) to manage their pain and symptoms.

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   What are the symptoms of sciatica?

   • The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and goes all the way down the back of the leg into the foot. Symptoms can be experienced along any part of the nerve. They can have a sudden or slow onset and can vary from mild to severe. Sciatica can have a range of symptoms, these can include: A change in feeling in the leg or foot can include:

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   How long does sciatica last?

   • If you have sciatica, your: may feel: Your symptoms may be worse when moving, sneezing or coughing. You may also have back pain, but it's not usually as bad as the pain in your bottom, leg or foot. You probably do not have sciatica if you only have back pain. Sciatica usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks, but it can sometimes last longer.

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   How is sciatica diagnosed?

   • In order for sciatica to be diagnosed you’ll need an assessment from a healthcare professional. They’ll ask you questions about your back and leg issue and then carry out a physical examination. This may include checking your range of movement and strength.

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   What causes sciatica & how can it be treated?

   • This can be from inflammation around the nerves and in some cases from pressure, usually from a disc related change. Most symptoms of sciatica will improve with time. Nerves are resilient and in most cases inflammation and any disc changes resolve allowing nerves to recover.

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   How do I cope with sciatica?

   • Good sleep habits and managing stress may help you cope better with your pain. Sciatica is RARELY linked to serious tissue damage or a life-threatening condition. Sciatica is often caused by nerve irritation and or inflammation.

   Sciatica - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

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   When should I call 111 if I have sciatica?

   • If you have had a new significant trauma affecting your back in the last 7 days, for example a fall from height or a direct impact to the back area, you should also phone 111. Most people will recover from sciatica with a combination of time, modifying activity, and pacing themselves to allow the nerves to adapt.

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8. www.uhcw.nhs.uk › self-care › sciaticaSciatica - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

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   Sciatica is often caused by nerve irritation and or inflammation. If the sciatic nerve is compressed, you may experience numbness and weakness in your leg(s). Discs DO NOT ‘slip’ in or out of place, as they are strongly attached to the bones in your back.