What should you pay attention to when you have sciatica?

Any kind of disease can cause great harm to our body, so we should pay great attention to choosing the correct and effective methods for the treatment of the disease. We should also make correct improvements in the patient's lifestyle and get rid of bad habits. Generally, sciatica is mainly caused by bad living habits. So, what should we pay attention to in case of sciatica?

1. For sciatica, the patient can stand or sit down, and press the Huantiao, Chengfu, Ashi and other points with the tip of the thumb of the affected side, pressing each point for 10-20 seconds until the local soreness and swelling are felt.

2. In response to the question "What should be paid attention to when caring for sciatica", an orthopedic expert said that the patient's position should be the same as before, and the care for sciatica should be to use the tip of the thumb on the affected side to pluck the piriformis muscle 6-10 times until local soreness is felt. To care for sciatica, use the tip of the thumb of the affected side to massage the Huantiao point from light to heavy, and then from heavy to light for 1-3 minutes, until you feel soreness, heat, and comfort in the area.

3. Clinically, when sciatica occurs, you can use the base of the palm of the affected hand to massage the affected area for 2 to 3 minutes until you feel local warmth and comfort. If this disease is treated with the correct techniques as soon as possible, the effect is very good, and sometimes it can be cured in a few times or even once.

4. In daily life and work, patients should be careful to avoid getting injured again, and at the same time should avoid wind and cold to avoid aggravating the condition. Ankylosing spondylitis starts from the sacroiliac joint, gradually spreads upward to the lumbar spine, thoracic spine and even the entire spinal joints, causing bone ankylosis. It is a chronic, progressive, ascending spondylitis.

1. Western Medicine

1. Treatment should be directed at the cause. During the acute phase of lumbar disc herniation, resting on a hard bed for 1-2 weeks can often stabilize the symptoms.

2. For symptomatic treatment, pain can be treated with paracetamol plus codeine 30 mg, 3-4 times/d, as well as other non-steroidal analgesics such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. Muscle spasms can be treated with diazepam 5-10 mg orally, 3 times a day; or cyclobenzaprine 10 mg orally, 3 times a day, which may be effective.

3. In severe cases, dexamethasone 10-15 mg/d can be used by intravenous drip for 7-10 days. Generally, prednisone 10 mg can be taken orally 3-4 times a day, and 10-14 times as a course of treatment. Paravertebral blockade can also be performed with 1%-2% procaine or 1 ml of prednisolone. It can be combined with acupuncture and physical therapy, and conservative treatments can often provide relief. When the therapeutic effect is not good, pelvic traction or prednisone epidural injection can be used. Surgical treatment can be considered for individual ineffective or chronic recurring cases.

1. Rest in bed:

Especially in the early stages of intervertebral disc herniation, some patients can rest on a hard bed for 3-4 weeks and their symptoms will improve on their own.

2. Drug treatment:

Analgesics, B vitamins, and a short course of oral corticosteroids can help recovery.

3. Physical therapy:

In the acute phase, ultrashort wave therapy, ultraviolet irradiation and other treatments can be used. In the chronic stage, shortwave therapy and direct current iodine ion introduction can be used.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine treatment

1.

【Syndrome differentiation】Cold and dampness blocking the body.

【Treatment method】Dispel cold and dampness, relieve numbness and relieve pain.

【Formula name】Quanbi Zhentong Decoction.

[Composition] 10g of processed Chuanwu, 10g of processed Caowu, 6g of Asarum, 15g of Achyranthes, 12g of Atractylodes, 12g of Stephania, 10g of processed frankincense, 10g of processed myrrh, 15g of Chuanxiong, 12g of cinnamon twig, and 6g of liquorice.

[Usage] Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, twice a day.

【Source】Zhoutian Han Fang.

2.

[Syndrome differentiation] Stagnation of wind, cold and dampness, and obstruction of meridians.

【Treatment method】Dispel wind and dampness, dispel cold and relieve pain.

[Prescription name] Soap and ginger soup.

[Composition] 30 grams of Sophora flavescens, 9 grams of Angelica dahurica, 9 grams of Aconitum carmichaelii, 6 grams of Cinnamon bark, 15 grams of Curcuma longa, 15 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 30 grams of Coix seed, and 9 grams of Stephania tetrandra.

[Usage] Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, twice a day.

【Source】Lü Guangzhenfang.

3.

[Syndrome differentiation] Wind, cold and dampness block the meridians, causing poor circulation of qi and blood and loss of nourishment to the tendons and veins.

[Treatment method] Relax muscles and tendons, activate collaterals, promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

The above are some precautions for treating sciatica. It should be noted that patients should not always sit, especially for some white-collar workers. Frequent sitting will aggravate the symptoms of sciatica, so you must pay attention. Normally, you should get up and move around for ten minutes every hour you sit, and exercise more.