I have ongoing sciatica from a bulged disc in my back that happened around three years ago. The sciatica is constant. I manage every day but some days are worse than others. The pain goes all the way from my lower back down my right leg. On the worst days, I can barely stand. Anything I can do? I ve seen specialists and had an MRI, but really haven t received much advice on dealing with sciatica. I also continue to play hockey twice a week. On weeks I don t play, it makes the sciatica worse (although the day after hockey usually hurts, but I m used to it).
As you have mentioned that it is a disc dulge diagnosed via MRI and as its a mechanical defect in spine, it should be better operated by a neurosurgeon and fixed. Furthermore what you can do is to meet a physiotherapist to guide you regarding back / spine strengthening exercises, which are very helpful and specific for pain of sciatica.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
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How To Treat Sciatica From A Bulged Disc In Back?
Hello, As you have mentioned that it is a disc dulge diagnosed via MRI and as its a mechanical defect in spine, it should be better operated by a neurosurgeon and fixed. Furthermore what you can do is to meet a physiotherapist to guide you regarding back / spine strengthening exercises, which are very helpful and specific for pain of sciatica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist