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Does Sciatica Cause Knee Pain?

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Does Sciatica Cause Knee Pain?

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  1. Does Sciatica Cause Knee Pain?

  2. Sciatica is a condition caused by the decompression of the sciatic nerve the common symptoms of which are unusual sensations which may include numbness, tingling, pins, and needles. If the sciatic nerve becomes damaged and causes pain in the knee area it is called sciatica of the knee. • Physiotherapy clinic in Gurgaon employ treatments that aim at removing nerve pressure as well as muscle tension in the lower spine, buttocks, and legs. Introduction

  3. During the consultation with a specialist, you will be asked about your symptoms and to perform certain tests to ascertain whether it all points to Sciatica or not. • You may be asked to lie down while the doctor lifts each of your legs to establish whether you have bulging or ruptured disc depending on the reaction generated in the case of a sciatic-like pain or sensation produced. This test is called the straight-leg test. Diagnosis

  4. You may have to undergo an x-ray, CT scan, or MRI which help in confirming a suspected diagnosis, a crucial step for an accurate diagnosis and determination of an effective treatment option subsequently • Few aspects that will be checked by your doctor are:- • Your muscle strength and reflexes will be tested. • Your posture and range of motion will be observed. Examination will include

  5. Make things easier for your body and you by making use of gardening tools and accessories. Wheelbarrows and garden carts reduce the pressure of heavy objects on your back and knees and make it easier to lift the excess weight. • These facilitate your body to not make jerky and repetitive motions and thus reducing muscle tension or strain. Tools to the rescue

  6. Depending on the severity of the condition sciatica can either be treated surgically or non-surgically with the help of pain relievers. Oral steroids or medication may be prescribed to you to relieve and calm down nerve pain while muscle spasms that usually accompany sciatic symptoms are usually treated with heat or cold.  Sciatica Treatment

  7. Physiotherapy to tackle sciatica of the knee • Symptoms of sciatica can be very effectively reduced and managed with physiotherapy. It is highly efficacious for knee pain treatment. A physiotherapy program that is tailored to your needs considering the severity of the condition shall be devised for you by your physiotherapist as a part of the treatment process.

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