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Bilateral SciaticaBilateral sciatica is the same as unilateral sciatica, with both sides of the body being affected as opposed to one. The symptoms are the same with the typical discomfort ranging from pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Fortunately bilateral sciatica is less common, as if pain on one side of the body is not enough, here it is double.The bilateral pain can begin in the lower back and buttocks and radiated down to the legs and into the feet. For some the bilateral pain can affect both legs at the same time or it can occur in one leg at a time. As bilateral sciatica is the same as unilateral sciatica, all the other details with symptoms, causes, and treatment are similar. Bilateral Sciatica SymptomsSymptoms of sciatica are often very uncomfortable and are often associated with shooting pain behind the leg or
Often the symptoms can get worse with exercise. Actions that involve twisting such as golf or tennis can create a flare up. Extended periods of sitting can also aggravate the pain. Causes of Bilateral SciaticaSciatica can be caused by several factors and is often the result of a pinched nerve. Pain can arise after a serious car accident, a fall, over excretion, or a back injury. Typically this occurs in older adults and not in the teenage years.Pinched nerves can be a result of a herniated or slipped disc, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis. Although the terms are weird, here is the basic breakdown of what is happening with these instances:
Treatment for Bilateral SciaticaFirst and foremost the ultimate goal is to lessen the pain and increase mobility. Depending on the severity of the pain and the source, various treatments exist to get you back to feeling 100%. With multiple ways of treating sciatica from surgery, physical therapy, massage, medication, and chiropractic care, there are a few options you can try at home.With the onset of discomfort, begin with these few simple steps. Having sciatic discomfort can be a "real pain in the butt". So try these tips and see if you can stop the pain. Home treatment of sciatica may be just what you need if you have a minor case. In the first 48 hours, apply ice to the pain to help reduce the inflammation. Begin with 10 minutes on the area, 10 minutes off and repeat for a total of three times. These first few hours are crucial, so start acting fast. Keep moving, not sprinting, but simply allow for blood flow. Do not stay seated for an extended period of time. Every thirty to forty five minutes stand up and do a short lap around the office. Too much inactivity can create more tightness. Do you feel tighter when you wake up in the morning? This is because the body has tightened from not moving and hopefully once you move about it will loosen some. Another option is to try sleeping on a firmer mattress or even the floor if you can stand it. Do light stretching when your muscles are lose and warm. Try stretching the piriformis muscle, as it has a close relation with the sciatic nerve. For this, sit in a chair with your feet touching the floor. Cross your right leg, so your right ankle is sitting on the top of your left knee. Lean forward while elongating your torso and bending towards your right leg. Hold this position for 10 seconds and repeat a few more times. Then do the same on the left leg. Do this on both sides for bilateral sciatic relief. Do what feels comfortable and stretch as far as feels comfortable. If this gives you no relief, let us know and we will work with you to find the source of the problem. Feel free to give us a call (770-460-1911) and we will be happy to meet with you to discuss a plan to eliminate the sciatic pain. To learn about the latest non surgical and non invasive sciatic treatment, read more about IDD Therapy. Sciatica Topics
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