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Root Block:Pain Management ForSciatic Pain and Slip Disc : An Overview

Root Block:Pain Management ForSciatic Pain and Slip Disc is a common condition characterized by radiating pain down the leg. This discomfort follows the path of the sciatic nerve, originating from the lower back and extending through the hip, buttocks, and down each leg.
It typically occurs when excessive pressure is placed on the nerve, often due to a herniated disk or abnormal bone growth. This pressure triggers an inflammatory response, resulting in pain and sometimes partial loss of sensation in the affected leg.
Root Block:Pain Management ForSciatic Pain and Slip Disc is a serious issue indicating nerve compression or irritation, surpassing typical back pain. While the pain can be severe, most cases can be effectively treated within a few weeks with appropriate care.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent nerve damage. Severe cases with leg weakness or bowel/bladder changes may require surgical intervention.

Root Block:Pain Management For Sciatic Pain and Slip Disc Risk Factors

Increasing age (peak 45 - 64 years)
Obesity / Overweight - mechanical stress on spine - degeneration of intervertebral disc
Strenuous physical activity - heavy manual labor, lifting heavy weights, sudden bending and twisting
Smoking - decreased pain threshold through sensitizing pain receptors from nicotine
Sedentary lifestyle
Wear and tear from sports and gyming.

ROOT BLOCK: PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR Sciatic Pain and Slip Disc Service Content

We recommend you consult our doctors if you feel any of the following symptoms:



  • Pain radiating down your legs.
  • Burning sensation when you urinate
  • Presence of blood in your urine
  • Bladder and bowel incontinence
  • High body temperature accompanied by back pain
  • Swelling or soreness in the back around the spine
  • Numb feeling in the upper pelvis, legs, buttocks, thighs, and legs
Image of a woman with back pain which is highlighted in red.
Image of a woman with back pain which is highlighted in red.

ROOT BLOCK: PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR Sciatic Pain and Slip Disc Service Content

Presence of following warnings needs emergency consultation by a spine specialist:


  • Weakness in the legs
  • Numbness around the genitals or around the anus
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Loss or difficulty in controlling when there is an urge pass urine (cauda equina syndrome)
  • High body temperature accompanied by back pain
  • Prolonged duration of pain (> 6 weeks)
  • Recurrent episodes of pain

Root Block:Pain Management For Sciatic Pain and Slip Disc Service Content

It’s not a life-threatening condition, but it’s always good to visit a doctor. There are various non-surgical and surgical options, with the latter being considered when abnormalities are detected on imaging.

Home Remedies
  • Hot or cold compression packs for comfort and to reduce pain
  • Bed rest with minimal activity (sitting up, walking in the house, use of the restroom) until the acute pain subsides. Prolonged bed rest is not recommended; a few hours of bed rest may provide some symptomatic relief but does not result in faster recovery.
Pharmacological Intervention
  • Analgesics – oral or injection (in severe cases) after consultation with a doctor
  • Muscle relaxants may be beneficial, but there is no role for steroids
Non-Surgical Intervention
  • Local epidural steroid injection if not relieved by medications
  • Electrotherapy - Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Traction
  • Not effective; Not recommended for spinal tumors

Root Block:Pain Management For Sciatic Pain and Slip Disc: Surgical Treatments

Our medical professionals assess the suitability of surgery for Root Block:Pain Management For SCIATIC PAIN AND SLIP DISC based on the specific underlying cause. It is important to note that ROOT BLOCK: PAIN MANAGEMENT FORSciatic Pain and Slip Disc is a symptom that may arise from various spinal pathologies. The surgical options are:

Endoscopic discectomy

Endoscopic discectomy stands as a minimally invasive surgical solution designed for Root Block:Pain Management For SCIATIC PAIN AND SLIP DISC resulting from herniated discs. This procedure entails a small incision and utilises camera guidance for the precise removal of disc material that exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve. Distinguished by a shorter recovery period and diminished complication risks in comparison to conventional surgery, it boasts a high success rate in alleviating symptoms.

Minimally invasive tubular discectomy(Keyhole)

Minimally invasive tubular discectomy, commonly referred to as keyhole discectomy, represents a surgical intervention for ROOT BLOCK: PAIN MANAGEMENT FORSciatic Pain and Slip Disc. This method incorporates a small incision and employs tubular retractors to eliminate herniated disc material that applies pressure to the sciatic nerve. The procedure is characterised by minimised tissue damage, expedited recovery, and quick relief from symptoms.

Open (conventional) discectomy

Conventional open discectomy for Root Block:Pain Management For SCIATIC PAIN AND SLIP DISC requires a larger incision and involves more extensive tissue dissection to address herniated disc material compressing the sciatic nerve. Although proven effective in symptom relief, this approach typically necessitates a more prolonged recovery period and may result in greater postoperative discomfort when compared to minimally invasive techniques.

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