Even the toughest person can have trouble pushing through pain; especially if the pain remains nearly constant for long periods of time. For those suffering from sciatic nerve pain, this is a familiar reality. Sciatica pain treatment can vary from different forms of stretching or massage up to experimental treatments like PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy. As part of Innovative Pain Solutions, the doctors at the Dr. Phillips pain clinic can evaluate the severity of your condition to help you decide which treatment is right for you.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term used to describe when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed or irritated. This can cause pain in part of the lower back, which can travel through the buttocks down your leg. An important thing to note is that sciatica generally only affects one side of the body. The pain itself can range from a dull ache to a sharp shooting pain with movement.
There are multiple triggers for sciatic nerve pain. In some cases, it could be an indicator of a herniated disc, which can be caused by improper lifting methods. In many cases, if a herniated disc is the cause, surgical intervention might be an option. However, just because you have sciatic pain, does not mean you have a herniated disc. In some cases, merely laying in the wrong position for an extended period of time can cause the nerve to become irritated. The doctors at the Dr. Phillips pain clinic can evaluate your particular case and come up with the best treatment options.
Which Sciatica Pain Treatment is Right For Me?
While there are many triggers for sciatica, there are also many ways to treat the pain. As with any form of nerve or muscular pain, it is best to consult a doctor before trying any treatments to avoid the risk of causing more damage. Sometimes sciatica can be treated by over the counter painkillers or anti-inflammatories; sometimes specialized stretching can cause the nerve to relax enough to relieve pain, there are even techniques to massage the area around the sciatic nerve to relax the nerve.
Another more recent treatment option is called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. This treatment is non-invasive and uses a small amount of the patient’s own blood. The blood is centrifuged, and the separated platelets are taken and injected hear the affected area; the platelets then release chemicals to promote and speed up the healing process. Because of the manner in which this treatment works, doctors can also use this therapy to treat many types of pain from other parts of the body.
Contact Us
If you think you might be suffering from sciatica, call or visit Innovative Pain Solutions. The professionals at the Dr. Phillips pain clinic can help find the sciatica pain treatment that is right for you.
