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Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017
Question: I have sciatica pain for the last two weeks. What can I do to alleviate it other than taking Tylenol?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
See a physical therapist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

In addition to pain medications, physical therapy should be advised. This generally improves recovery and relieves pain. Should these measures fail to control pain, we may consider steroid injections and finally surgery. For now, seeing a physical therapist is the next best step.

I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica

Brief Answer: See a physical therapist! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. In addition to pain medications, physical therapy should be advised. This generally improves recovery and relieves pain. Should these measures fail to control pain, we may consider steroid injections and finally surgery. For now, seeing a physical therapist is the next best step. I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.