Sciatica pain management

Sciatica is a condition that affects the spinal nerve roots in the lower back.


When these nerves become inflamed or damaged, they can create pain and weakness in the back that travels to the buttocks, down the leg, and to your foot.

When it’s the sciatic nerve that’s affected, the pain and weakness experienced is called “sciatica.” For many, living with sciatica pain can feel like navigating a relentless storm, which makes even simple tasks daunting.

AtEast Shore Healthcare , we recognize the challenges that sciatica adds to your life. With our dedicated team and advanced treatments, we’re committed to offering more than just temporary relief.


Instead, we provide comprehensive conservative treatments tailored to your uniquepain management needs, ensuring you can reclaim your life from this nerve condition.

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Sciatic pain symptoms
Some of the common sciatica symptoms include:
Note:Symptoms of sciatica might resemble other medical problems or conditions. So, it’s best to seek help from a medical expert for a definitive diagnosis.
Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica develops when the sciatic nerve is pinched. Common causes of a pinched sciatic nerve include bone spurs, a herniated disc in your spine, and spinal stenosis. In rare cases, a developing tumor may press down on the nerve.
Some of the risk factors for developing sciatica include:
Sciatica treatments
You can relieve sciatic nerve pain by placing a cold pack wrapped in a towel on the painful spot for twenty minutes, several times a day. For added relief, alternate between a heating pad and ice packs.
Keep in mind that these self-care treatments for sciatica only provide temporary relief and don’t address the underlying cause. Also, too much bed rest might make your sciatica worse.
For permanent relief, you need professional help from Eastshore Healthcare. We implement different treatment strategies based on your symptoms.
For instance, adjustments and electrotherapy can bring you back into alignment and help inflamed areas heal more quickly. Using ultrasound-guided needle injections can also cure sore tissues and nerves.
If you have sciatica, you often experience a gradual onset of numbness, prickling, or tingling in your feet or hands, called peripheral neuropathy. The mainstay of our peripheral neuropathy treatment program centers around infrared and near-infrared light therapy and a special type of painless electrical stimulation.
These therapies effectively penetrate the skin to stimulate the healing of the damaged nerves and to restore normal nerve function while assisting in new capillary formation and nerve growth.
Is sciatica similar to back pain?

Lower back pain and sciatica are similar in their classification as back pain. Before diagnosis, it’s easy to confuse between the two since their symptoms overlap.

That said, the main difference is that sciatica is a nerve pain that spreads to the leg, while back pain concentrates on the waist or beltline. Also, back pain resolves naturally in six weeks, while sciatica needs treatment. Check out this article for more information on back pain management.

Consult with Eastshore Healthcare

Sciatica pain, with its distinct and often debilitating symptoms, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. However, understanding the condition and seeking the right interventions can pave the way for a life less burdened by this nerve-related discomfort. No one should have to navigate the challenges of sciatica alone.


At Eastshore Healthcare, we’re more than just a medical facility; we’re your partners in health. Our team is equipped with the expertise, tools, and technology to address sciatica pain at its root.

For non-surgical treatment options for sciatica in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading, or nearby areas, please contact us at (717) 200-4152 to schedule a complimentary consultation for you or your loved one. We can help you alleviate your pain through our proven pain management techniques.

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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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