{"id":91773,"date":"2026-07-23T10:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/?page_id=91773"},"modified":"2026-08-08T13:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T18:55:17","slug":"traitement-sciatique","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/traitement-sciatique","title":{"rendered":"Treatment of sciatica"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tagmed-page\"><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-hero\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-hero__content\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-eyebrow\">TAGMED CLINIC<\/p>\n<h1>Treatment of sciatica<\/h1>\n<h2>A non-surgical approach based on the assessment of likely cause, pain path and neurological signs.<\/h2>\n<p>Sciatica can cause pain that starts from the lower back or buttocks and descends into the thigh, calf, foot or certain toes. At the TagMed clinic, the treatment is not only chosen from the word \u201csciatica\u201d. It is based on a clinical assessment to determine whether the symptoms are compatible with nerve root irritation, disc disease, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/foraminal-stenosis\/\"   title=\"Foraminal stenosis\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2501\">stenosis foraminal<\/a> or another mechanical cause.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment of pain path, sensitivity and muscle strength.<\/li>\n<li>Review of available imaging examinations when relevant.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Spinal decompression therapy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/27303-revision-v1\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Spinal decompression therapy<\/a> when the clinical picture lends itself to it.<\/li>\n<li>Personalized approach offered at TagMed clinics in Montreal \/ Mont-Royal and Terrebonne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tagmed-hero__actions\">\n<a class=\"tagmed-btn tagmed-btn--primary\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Make an appointment<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"tagmed-btn tagmed-btn--secondary\" href=\"tel:+18776729060\">1 (877) 672-9060<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"tagmed-image-slot\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/traitement-sciatique-hero.png\" alt=\"\u00c9valuation clinique d\u2019une douleur sciatique irradiant dans la jambe\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The pain path gives useful clues, but it should be interpreted with clinical examination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- INTRO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Understand before processing<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment depends on the probable cause of sciatica<\/h2>\n<p>The term \" <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/sciatica\/\"   title=\"Sciatica\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2505\">sciatica<\/a> Usually describes a set of symptoms consistent with irritation of a lumbar nerve root or sciatic nerve. It does not, on its own, constitute a complete diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Two patients may experience pain that descends into the leg while having different mechanisms. In one, symptoms may be associated with a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Herniated disc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/herniated-disc\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">herniated disc<\/a> or a disc protrusion. In the other, they can be linked to foraminal stenosis, to a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/disc-pinch\/\"   title=\"Degenerative disc disease\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2502\">disc pinching<\/a>, joint irritation or referred pain from the pelvis, hip or deep muscle tissue.<\/p>\n<p>This distinction is important, because a suitable approach to disc irritation will not necessarily be relevant for pain from another structure. The objective of the evaluation is therefore to link the symptoms, the clinical examination and, when necessary, the available imaging in order to guide the care plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tagmed-highlight-box\">\n<h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n<p>A cautious approach seeks first to clarify the probable cause, to identify the signs requiring a medical orientation and to choose a conservative strategy consistent with the patient's condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- NERVE --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--accent\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Nerve pathway<\/p>\n<h2>Where does sciatic pain go?<\/h2>\n<p>The pain can begin in the lower back, buttock or hip, then descend behind or on the side of the thigh, towards the calf, heel, foot or certain toes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"tagmed-image-slot\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nerf-sciatique-trajet.png\" alt=\"Anatomie du trajet du nerf sciatique dans le bassin et la jambe\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The painful territory varies in particular according to the nerve root involved, often L4, L5 or S1.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Irritation of the L5 root can cause symptoms to the side of the leg, the top of the foot or the big toe in particular. S1 irritation can further reach the back of the calf, the heel or the outer edge of the foot. These correspondences guide the assessment, but they are not always perfectly clear in each patient.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Pain<\/h3>\n<p>Burn, slender, deep pressure or feeling of electric shock in the buttocks and leg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Sensory disorders<\/h3>\n<p>Twinges, numbness, or reduced sensation in the leg, foot, or toes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Motor impairment<\/h3>\n<p>Difficulty lifting the foot, walking on your heels, rising onto the toes, or maintaining strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SYMPTOMS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Clinical evaluation<\/p>\n<h2>The factors that guide the choice of treatment<\/h2>\n<p>The location of the pain is only one of the elements analyzed. Changes over time, aggravating factors, neurological signs, and functional impact also help define the clinical profile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Aggravating positions<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting, trunk flexion, prolonged walking, or certain twisting movements can change the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Centralization or progression<\/h3>\n<p>Pain that moves up toward the back or, on the contrary, pain that goes farther down the leg provides useful information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Function<\/h3>\n<p>The ability to sleep, walk, work, drive, climb stairs, and carry out daily activities is taken into account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Muscle strength<\/h3>\n<p>The assessment may look for weakness in the foot, ankle, calf, or other muscle groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Sensation<\/h3>\n<p>The presence of numbness and its area can help identify the specific nerve root involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Imaging available<\/h3>\n<p>An MRI or another exam that has already been done can be compared with the symptoms, without interpreting it in isolation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-warning-box\">\n<h3>When to consult urgently?<\/h3>\n<p>Loss of urinary or intestinal control, anesthesia of the stool area, significant or rapidly progressive weakness, fever, major trauma or unusually worsening pain that is rapidly growing require an urgent medical assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- CAUSES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--dark\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Possible causes<\/p>\n<h2>What conditions can cause sciatica pain?<\/h2>\n<p>Pain can result from reduced space around a nerve root, local inflammation, disc-related mechanical pressure, or another musculoskeletal mechanism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"tagmed-image-slot\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/causes-sciatique-lombaire.png\" alt=\"Douleur sciatique associ\u00e9e \u00e0 la r\u00e9gion lombaire, au bassin et \u00e0 la jambe\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Similar pain can come from different mechanisms; the assessment aims to distinguish between them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Herniated disc<\/h3>\n<p>A displaced disc fragment can irritate a nerve root and produce radiating (radicular) pain in the leg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Disc Protrusion<\/h3>\n<p>A disc bulge can reduce space around the root, especially when it aligns with the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Degenerative disc disease<\/h3>\n<p>A reduction in disc height can contribute to narrowing the foraminal opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Foraminal stenosis<\/h3>\n<p>The foramen through which the nerve root exits can become narrower and irritate the nerve in certain positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Spinal stenosis<\/h3>\n<p>A narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal can cause pain, heaviness, numbness, or weakness when walking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Referred pain<\/h3>\n<p>The lumbar joints, the pelvis, the hip, or muscle tissues can sometimes reproduce similar pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- TREATMENT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">TAGMED Approach<\/p>\n<h2>A non-surgical, personalized approach<\/h2>\n<p>The care plan is chosen based on the assessment results. Technologies are not applied automatically, and no single approach fits all forms of sciatica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"tagmed-image-slot\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/decompression-neurovertebrale-sciatique.png\" alt=\"Patient install\u00e9 sur une table de d\u00e9compression neurovert\u00e9brale pour une douleur sciatique\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/27303-revision-v1\/\"   title=\"Spinal decompression therapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2504\">Spinal decompression therapy<\/a> can be considered when symptoms are consistent with a mechanical disc or radicular involvement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Motorized neurovertebral decompression<\/h3>\n<p>Neurovertebral decompression uses controlled, progressive traction matched to the treated area. It aims to reduce certain mechanical stresses on the discs and nerve structures.<\/p>\n<p>It may be considered when the clinical picture is consistent with a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/en\/herniated-disc\/\"   title=\"Herniated disc\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2500\">herniated disc<\/a>, a disc protrusion, a disc pinching condition, or foraminal stenosis, as long as the assessment and contraindications are taken into account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Specific osteopathy and targeted interventions<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the condition, a low-amplitude manual approach or an instrument-assisted intervention may be used to address certain mechanical restrictions, compensations, or associated tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The choice of interventions depends on the patient\u2019s tolerance, the stage of the condition, and the response observed during treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Activity guidance<\/h3>\n<p>Prolonged complete rest is generally not the goal. Activities are instead adapted according to pain, neurological signs, walking tolerance, and work demands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Reassessment<\/h3>\n<p>Tracking how the pain pattern changes over time, as well as strength, sensation, and function, helps adjust the care plan or recommend a medical referral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PROCESS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--accent-soft\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">First consultation<\/p>\n<h2>How is sciatica assessed?<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation aims to build a coherent picture of the condition and to determine whether a conservative approach can be considered safely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-process\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-process__step\">1<\/p>\n<h3>Historical<\/h3>\n<p>Onset of symptoms, pain pattern, duration, intensity, aggravating activities, treatments already tried, and relevant medical history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-process__step\">2<\/p>\n<h3>Clinical exam<\/h3>\n<p>Observing mobility, function, muscle strength, sensation, and certain neurological signs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-process__step\">3<\/p>\n<h3>Clinical correlation<\/h3>\n<p>Results are compared with available imaging tests and the behavior of the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-process__step\">4<\/p>\n<h3>Personalized plan<\/h3>\n<p>An approach is proposed when the condition is suitable for it; a medical referral is recommended when necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- DIFFERENT PATHWAYS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Depending on your situation<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment may vary based on the pain profile.<\/h2>\n<p>A new sciatica episode without significant weakness is not necessarily managed the same way as persistent, recurrent pain, or pain accompanied by a neurological deficit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>New pain<\/h3>\n<p>The goal is to control irritability, maintain an activity level you can tolerate, and monitor the appearance of neurological signs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Persistent pain<\/h3>\n<p>A reassessment of the likely cause, mechanical factors, and the care plan becomes important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Numbness or weakness<\/h3>\n<p>The progression, the territory, and functional impact determine how quickly the assessment and direction are carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- LOCAL PAGES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--dark\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Our clinics<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment for sciatica in Montreal and Terrebonne<\/h2>\n<p>The TAGMED Clinic sees patients at two real locations. The local pages provide the contact information and the specific details of each clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Montr\u00e9al \/ Mont-Royal<\/h3>\n<p>1140 avenue Beaumont<br \/>Mont-Royal, QC H3P 3E5<br \/>Phone : <a href=\"tel:+18776729060\">1 (877) 672-9060<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/sciatica-treatment-montreal\/\">View sciatica treatment in Montreal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tagmed-card\">\n<h3>Terrebonne:<\/h3>\n<p>1150 L\u00e9vis Street, Suite 200<br \/>Terrebonne, QC J6W 5S6<br \/>Phone : <a href=\"tel:+14507044447\">(450) 704-4447<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/traitement-sciatique-terrebonne\/\">View sciatica treatment in Terrebonne<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--cta\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-cta-box\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-feature-grid tagmed-feature-grid--2\">\n<div>\n<h2>Does your pain travel down your leg?<\/h2>\n<p>An assessment can help clarify the path of the symptoms, the most likely cause, and the relevance of an appropriate non-surgical approach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tagmed-cta-box__actions\">\n<a class=\"tagmed-btn tagmed-btn--primary\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Make an appointment<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"tagmed-btn tagmed-btn--secondary\" href=\"tel:+18776729060\">1 (877) 672-9060<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"tagmed-image-slot\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/evaluation-traitement-sciatique.png\" alt=\"Consultation et explication du traitement de la sciatique avec un mod\u00e8le de colonne vert\u00e9brale\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The plan of care is explained according to the results of the evaluation and the patient's objectives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- FAQ INTRO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-section--accent-soft\">\n<div class=\"tagmed-section__header\">\n<p class=\"tagmed-section__eyebrow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq-traitement-sciatique\">FAQ about sciatica treatment<\/h2>\n<p>This section answers common questions about the length of care, neurospinal decompression, exercises, imaging, and signs that require prompt consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div\n\tclass=\"betterdocs-faq-wrapper layout-classic icon-after  betterdocs-shortcode\">\n\t<h2 class=\"betterdocs-faq-section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-title\">\n\t<h3 class=\"betterdocs-faq-title-tag\">Sciatica<\/h3><\/div>\n<ul class=\"betterdocs-faq-list\"><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Sciatica refers to pain related to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve or a lumbar nerve root. It can cause pain that starts in the lower back, buttock, or hip and travels down the leg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs sciatica a disease or a symptom?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Sciatica is generally a symptom rather than a disease on its own. It indicates that a structure, such as a disc, a joint, a muscle, or narrowing of the nerve canal, may irritate a nerve root or the sciatic nerve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat are the most common symptoms of sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Common symptoms include pain in the buttock or leg, a burning sensation, sharp pains, tingling, numbness, or sometimes muscle weakness in the leg or foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica go all the way down to the foot?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Depending on the irritated nerve root, the pain may travel down the thigh, calf, ankle, or foot. The exact path of the pain can help identify the involved low-back area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs leg pain always sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>No. Leg pain can also come from the hip, pelvis, knee, a muscle, a vascular problem, or another nerve irritation. A clinical assessment helps distinguish these causes more clearly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is the difference between sciatica and low back pain?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Low back pain is pain located mainly in the lower back. Sciatica usually involves pain that radiates into the buttock or leg, sometimes with neurological signs such as tingling, numbness, or weakness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is the difference between sciatica and femoral neuralgia?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Sciatica mainly affects the back or side of the leg, while femoral nerve pain (cruralgia) mainly affects the front of the thigh, sometimes as far as the knee. Both can result from irritation of different lumbar nerve roots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat are the common causes of sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Common causes include a herniated disc, a disc protrusion, foraminal stenosis, spinal stenosis, lumbar osteoarthritis, spondylolisthesis, or certain muscle tightnesses that can irritate the sciatic nerve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan a herniated disc cause sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. A herniated disc can irritate or compress a lumbar nerve root, which can cause sciatica pain radiating into the buttock, thigh, calf, or foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan a disc bulge cause sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. A disc protrusion can reduce the space available around a nerve root and contribute to sciatica pain, especially if it is associated with inflammation or foraminal narrowing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan foraminal stenosis cause sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Foraminal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening through which a nerve root exits. This narrowing can irritate the nerve and cause pain that travels down the leg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs piriformis syndrome really sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Piriformis syndrome can produce pain that looks like sciatica, because the piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve in the buttock area. The term pseudo-sciatica is sometimes used when the cause is not a lumbar nerve root.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy is sciatica pain sometimes worse when sitting?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Sitting can increase pressure on certain lumbar discs or tighten tissues around the sciatic nerve. For some people, this worsens nerve irritation and increases pain in the buttock or leg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy can sciatica get worse when coughing or sneezing?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Coughing, sneezing, or straining can temporarily increase pressure in the lumbar spine. When sciatica is related to a disc irritating a nerve root, these movements can worsen the pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica cause numbness?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Nerve irritation can cause numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles feeling in the leg or foot. Numbness that is progressing should be assessed quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica cause weakness in the leg?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. An irritated or compressed nerve root can lead to muscle weakness. New, progressive, or significant weakness requires a rapid clinical assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is a foot drop in the context of sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Foot drop means the person has difficulty lifting the front of the foot when walking. This can indicate a significant nerve problem and should be assessed quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhen should you seek care urgently for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Seek medical care promptly if you have progressive weakness, significant numbness, pain after a trauma, severe pain that is getting worse, fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhich sciatica symptoms require medical emergency care?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the saddle area, severe or progressive weakness in the legs, or significant bilateral pain with neurological signs may be a medical emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tDo you always need an MRI for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>No. An MRI is not always necessary at the beginning, especially if symptoms are stable and there are no red flags. It can become relevant when symptoms persist, worsen, or when a specialized intervention is being considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan an X-ray show sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>An X-ray does not directly show the sciatic nerve or a herniated disc. However, it can show certain signs of arthritis, disc degeneration, or bone misalignment that may contribute to the clinical situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tHow do you diagnose sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>The diagnosis is generally based on your medical history, the path of the pain, the neurological exam, orthopedic tests, and, when needed, imaging. The goal is to identify the most likely cause of nerve irritation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat clinical tests can be used to assess sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Tests such as straight leg raise, reflex testing, muscle strength, sensation, and lumbar mobility assessment can help determine whether a nerve root is irritated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tHow long does sciatica last?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Duration varies depending on the cause, the intensity of the nerve irritation, age, lifestyle habits, and medical history. Some sciatica improves within a few weeks, while others become persistent or recurrent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica become chronic?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Sciatica can become chronic if the nerve irritation persists, if the mechanical cause remains active, or if the pain leads to prolonged limitation of movement and activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy does my sciatica keep coming back?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Recurrences can be related to a herniated disc, disc degeneration, stenosis, muscle weakness, prolonged postures, repetitive movements, or poor recovery after an initial episode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs complete rest recommended for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Prolonged complete rest is generally not recommended. A short period of reducing irritating activities may be helpful, but it is often better to gradually resume movements you can tolerate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs walking good for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Walking can be beneficial if it is well tolerated. It improves circulation and helps reduce stiffness. However, if walking significantly increases pain or weakness, an assessment is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat movements can make sciatica worse?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Movement triggers that worsen symptoms vary depending on the cause. Prolonged bending, twisting, lifting heavy loads, prolonged sitting, or certain repetitive movements may increase symptoms in some people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tShould I avoid bending forward with sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>It depends on the cause. Some sciatica related to discs can be worsened by bending your trunk. During an assessment, it is best to identify which movements increase or decrease your symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs heat or ice better for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Ice can help when pain is very inflammatory or recent, while heat can help relax the muscles. The choice depends on your individual tolerance and how symptoms respond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be treated without surgery?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Many cases of sciatica can be managed without surgery, including conservative approaches, reducing irritating factors, appropriate care, a gradual return to activities, and, depending on the case, targeted treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhen is surgery considered for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Surgery may be considered in the presence of significant neurological signs, persistent pain despite appropriate management, or confirmed compression that matches the symptoms. This decision must be made with a medical specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is neurovertebral decompression?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Neurovertebral decompression is a non-surgical mechanical approach aimed at reducing certain stresses on the discs and lumbar structures. It may be considered for some patients with pain related to a disc problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan neurovertebral decompression be used for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>It can be considered when sciatica seems related to a herniated disc, disc protrusion, or mechanical irritation of a nerve root. An assessment is needed to determine whether this approach is appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs neurovertebral decompression suitable for everyone?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>No. It is not indicated for all cases. Certain conditions, such as significant instability, fracture, infection, a tumor, certain neurological disorders, or some post-surgical situations, may require another approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tHow many sessions are needed for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>The number of sessions varies depending on the cause, the duration of symptoms, the intensity of pain, the exam results, and the response to treatment. A personalized plan is created after the assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be related to spinal stenosis?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Spinal stenosis can reduce the space available for the nerves in the lumbar canal. It can cause pain in one or both legs, sometimes made worse by walking or prolonged standing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy are some sciatica cases worse when walking?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>When pain increases while walking or standing and decreases when sitting or bending forward, spinal or foraminal stenosis may be considered. A clinical assessment helps guide the analysis more effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be caused by lumbar osteoarthritis?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Lumbar osteoarthritis can contribute to narrowing of the nerve spaces, local inflammation, or mechanical irritation of the nerve roots, which can cause sciatica symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan weight influence sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Weight can influence the mechanical load on the lower back, but it is not the only factor. Posture, physical fitness, genetics, discs, joints, and movement habits also play a role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan posture cause sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Posture alone does not always explain sciatica, but certain prolonged positions can increase pressure in the low back or irritate sensitive tissues. The important thing is often to vary positions and respect the body\u2019s tolerance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan desk work worsen sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Prolonged sitting can increase symptoms in some people, especially if sciatica is related to a lumbar disc. Frequent breaks and adjusting the work setup may be helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan you drive with sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>It is possible to drive if the pain, strength, and reflexes allow you to do so safely. If the pain is severe, if the leg is weak, or if medications cause drowsiness, you should avoid driving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica affect both legs?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes, but bilateral pain should be assessed with caution, especially if it comes with weakness, significant numbness, or urinary or bowel issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica appear without back pain?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Some people feel mostly pain in the buttock, thigh, calf, or foot, with little or no low back pain. This can still come from lumbar nerve irritation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs it normal to have tingling with sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes, tingling can accompany nerve irritation. However, tingling that worsens, spreads, or comes with weakness should be assessed quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be mistaken for a hip problem?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Some hip pain can radiate into the thigh or buttock and mimic sciatica. A clinical exam helps distinguish a lumbar, nerve, muscular, or joint source.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be related to stress?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Stress does not necessarily cause sciatica, but it can amplify how pain is perceived, increase muscle tension, and slow recovery. A whole-person approach can be helpful in persistent cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat are the goals of treatment for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>The goals are to reduce nerve irritation, improve mobility, decrease pain, restore function, limit recurrences, and identify the mechanical or clinical cause that is maintaining the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tHow does TAGMED Clinic assess sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>The assessment may include a history of symptoms, the pattern\/route of the pain, aggravating and relieving factors, a neurological exam, an analysis of mobility, and a review of available imaging tests when relevant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tDoes TAGMED treat sciatica in Montreal and Terrebonne?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. At the TAGMED Clinic, we provide sciatica pain assessments in Montreal, Ville Mont-Royal, and Terrebonne to determine possible causes and non-surgical treatment options tailored to the patient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan I see TAGMED if I already have an MRI or a radiology report?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. If you have an MRI, X-ray, CT scan, or a medical report, it\u2019s helpful to bring it to the appointment. This information can help better understand the possible cause of your symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tShould I wait for the pain to go away before seeing a doctor?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>If the pain is mild and improves quickly, monitoring may be reasonable. However, if the pain persists, worsens, travels down the leg, or comes with numbness or weakness, an assessment is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica recur after improvement?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. Sciatica can recur if the mechanical, disc-related, or functional factors that contributed to the initial episode are still present. A personalized prevention plan can reduce the risk of a flare-up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat signs indicate that my sciatica is improving?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Improvement may show up as less intense pain, better mobility, less leg pain, less numbness, better tolerance for walking or sitting, and more stable sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat does pain that rises from the leg to the back mean?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>When pain gradually moves out of the leg to become more centralized in the lower back, it can sometimes be a sign of improvement called centralization. This observation should be interpreted in the context of the overall clinical picture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs it worrying if the pain drops further into the leg?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Pain that goes farther down the leg or comes with new neurological symptoms can indicate greater nerve irritation. It\u2019s recommended to have the situation assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica cause nocturnal pain?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes, some sciatica can disrupt sleep, especially when lying down irritates the lumbar or nerve structures. Severe, constant nighttime pain or pain associated with other warning signs should be assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat kind of pillow or position can help sleep with sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Some people tolerate sleep better on their side with a pillow between the knees, or on their back with support under the knees. The best position is the one that reduces pain without creating extra tension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be linked to pregnancy?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. During pregnancy, changes in posture, load, and pelvic mobility can lead to pain that resembles sciatica. An appropriate assessment is recommended to choose safe options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica disappear on its own?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes, some sciatica improves over time, especially when it is mild and without major neurological signs. However, persistent, severe, or recurring pain deserves an assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy should we identify the cause of sciatica before treating?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Treatment depends on the cause. Sciatica due to a disc, foraminal, muscular origin, or associated with stenosis is not always managed the same way. A precise assessment helps avoid an overly general approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tIs sciatica always caused by a disc?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>No. Even though lumbar discs are a common cause, sciatica can also be related to stenosis, osteoarthritis, muscle irritation, instability, trauma, or other conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be associated with a disc pinch?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. A disc pinch can change the mechanics of the low back and reduce some spaces around the nerve roots, which can contribute to sciatica irritation in some patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy does sciatica cause a burning sensation?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>A burning sensation is typical of nerve pain. When a nerve is irritated, it can produce burning, electric shock-like sensations, tingling, or sharp, stabbing pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhat is the difference between muscle pain and sciatic pain?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Muscle pain is often more localized and related to muscle contraction or palpation. Sciatica pain often follows a nerve pathway and can come with tingling, numbness, or weakness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tAre stretching still recommended for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>No. Some stretching can help, but others may increase tension on the nerve or worsen symptoms. Movements should be adapted to the cause and the patient\u2019s tolerance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy does my sciatica change in intensity depending on the day?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Sciatica pain can vary depending on activities, sleep, inflammation, sitting position, walking, exertion, stress, and the nerve\u2019s sensitivity. These fluctuations are common, but progressive worsening should be assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan I work with sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>It depends on the intensity of symptoms and the type of work. Heavy tasks, twisting, prolonged sitting, or vibrations can worsen some sciatica. Temporary adjustments may be necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tCan sciatica be caused by an accident?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Yes. A fall, a car accident, a sudden strain, or trauma can trigger nerve irritation or worsen a pre-existing low back condition. Pain after trauma should be assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tDo drugs cure sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Medications can sometimes reduce pain or inflammation, but they do not necessarily fix the mechanical or neurological cause. They should be discussed with a qualified professional who can prescribe or recommend them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tWhy is a personalized approach important for sciatica?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>Because two patients may have similar symptoms but different causes. A personalized approach takes into account the likely diagnosis, imaging, mobility, neurological signs, your work situation, and the patient\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-group\"><div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post\">\n\t<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-icon-group\"><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"betterdocs-faq-iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t<p class=\"betterdocs-faq-post-name\">\n\t\tHow to make an appointment for sciatica at TagMed?\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"betterdocs-faq-main-content\">\n\t<p>You can book an appointment with the TAGMED Clinic for an assessment of your sciatica pain in Montreal, Ville Mont-Royal, or Terrebonne. A consultation helps determine possible causes and options tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><!-- REFERENCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tagmed-section tagmed-disclaimer\">\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>The following references are provided for informational purposes to support the educational content of this page.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:left;font-size:9px;\"><div class=\"zotpress-random-references\"><div id=\"zotpress-fbc1708a59bef396e5ace7e545872d23\" class=\"zp-Zotpress zp-Zotpress-Bib wp-block-group\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_API_USER_ID ZP_ATTR\">722490<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_ITEM_KEY ZP_ATTR\">{:8BGTDV35}<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_COLLECTION_ID ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_TAG_ID ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_AUTHOR ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_YEAR ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"ZP_ITEMTYPE ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_INCLUSIVE 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ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_FORCENUM ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"ZP_HIGHLIGHT ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"ZP_POSTID ZP_ATTR\">91654<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZOTPRESS_PLUGIN_URL ZP_ATTR\">https:\/\/www.cliniquetagmed.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/zotpress\/<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"zp-List loading\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"zp-SEO-Content\">\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .zp-zp-SEO-Content -->\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .zp-List -->\n\t<\/div><!--.zp-Zotpress-->\n\n<div id=\"zotpress-8a2e0ed0d0cef78f889e8917741297ea\" class=\"zp-Zotpress zp-Zotpress-Bib wp-block-group\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_API_USER_ID ZP_ATTR\">722490<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_ITEM_KEY ZP_ATTR\">{:LKA53CUT}<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_COLLECTION_ID ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_TAG_ID ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_AUTHOR ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_YEAR ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"ZP_ITEMTYPE ZP_ATTR\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"ZP_INCLUSIVE 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