Sciatica treatment with physical therapy and rehabilitation
(Baonghean) - Along with treatment and rehabilitation of diseases such as stroke, herniated disc, spinal pain, traumatic brain injury... Recently, many patients have come to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital to treat sciatica.
Worrying signs
Sciatica is a type of back pain caused by compression or damage to the sciatic nerve (the sciatic nerve). This is a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of both legs. If the sciatic nerve is compressed or damaged, it can cause pain in the lower back, radiating to the hips, buttocks, and legs.
Master Thai Thi Xuan - Director of Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital said: Common signs in people with sciatica are pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve from the lower back, buttocks, thighs or even the calves. Fatigue, numbness or loss of sensation in the legs or feet. Feelings of tingling, itching, burning, like being pinched, pricked. Walking, standing up and sitting down are very difficult and painful. Sharp pain in the back when coughing, sneezing, or laughing. The spine is stiff, painful when leaning, or just moving the body a little is painful, bending down is also painful.
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| Medical team of Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo courtesy of Duc Anh |
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| Sciatica makes it difficult for patients to walk. Photo courtesy of Duc Anh |
How to treat sciatica?
Mr. Nguyen Van Hanh (59 years old) in Hung Binh ward (Vinh city) has suffered from sciatica for more than 10 years. It is very difficult to walk, the spine is stiff, the disease is so severe that it leads to bowel and urinary disorders...
Having lived with the disease for more than 10 years, there were times when he felt depressed because he depended on his family members for almost all his daily activities. Since he returned to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment, he has been taken care of wholeheartedly by doctors, nurses, and especially by the hospital's rehabilitation and physical therapy, so his health has improved a lot. Quote
As for Mr. Hoang Cong Sang in Hung Thong (Hung Nguyen), 60 years old this year, he has suffered from sciatica for 5 years. Due to not being treated promptly, he has been left with quite serious consequences: unable to walk, atrophied thigh and buttock muscles... almost only using a wheelchair to move.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hong - Mr. Sang's wife said that she had to serve him in everything. Wherever he went, she followed. For more than a year now, the family has decided to transfer his insurance to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment and recovery. Recently, fortunately, Professor Cao Minh Chau directly examined and treated him, so his health condition has improved a lot, and the family is very excited.
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| Patient treated for sciatica at Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo by Duc Anh |
This treatment will prevent secondary injuries and complications. Surgical interventions are only performed when absolutely necessary and conservative methods are ineffective. During treatment, patients must rest completely in severe cases, should lie on a hard bed, avoid lying in a hammock or sitting in a swing chair. Avoid vigorous movements such as sudden turns, running, jumping, bending over...
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| One of the methods of treating the disease is regular exercise. Photo courtesy of Duc Anh |
Note: Do not use in case of acute inflammation. Electrotherapy methods: electropulse, electrolysis, TENS current, interference current have the effect of stimulating neuromuscular, pain relief, and enhancing metabolism. Massage techniques, soft tissue mobility in the lumbar region and affected legs. Through reflex and mechanical mechanisms, have the effect of increasing circulation, nutrient metabolism and excretion, regulating the pathological process, relaxing deep muscles and joints, and reducing pain.
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| Relaxing by reading the newspaper also plays an important role in helping patients recover quickly. Photo by Duc Anh |
Sciatica can become chronic, requiring a plan to monitor and re-examine periodically every month or 3 months to promptly detect deformities or worsening symptoms as well as change appropriate treatment methods.
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