Pinched nerve/ trapped nerve?

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Re: Pinched nerve/ trapped nerve?

@Hassan007

I am a doctor so what i do is check the spine for areas of tenderness. Tests for sensation, coordination, muscle strength, and certain muscle reflexes may be tested, especially when slipped disc is suspected. Medical professional may use the straight-leg-raise test (lifting the leg to an angle of more than 60 degrees) to help locate where the pain is at.

Depends on severity of your case, other tests may include an X-ray, or scans like CT or CAT or MRI.
And depends on your test and all the scans (if the severity is maximum) than other treatments for sciatica include medications to relieve pain and inflammation and relax muscles, and physical therapy.

Go and consult your physician and see what he/she says. Good luck!

Hey DR H!.. Wow! Thank you soo much for giving me that info- do you think its a test I can ask for when I see the doctor or would the doc do it regardless as Ive described the problem?..it seems the sciatica has travelled to the foot and heel…i know massages have help but after speaking to meany- they do say the pain tends to come and then disappear.. anyway I really appreciate the information- thank you

@Sajalina

I had it about a month back but mine was due to pregnancy. It went away on it’s own. I think what helped me was stretching the leg etc. Hope you feel better.

Yes S, my pregnant friend tells me she only develops this condition when she carries- inshalalah hope ur feeling great and I think the gym has helped- walking on the treadmill.. thanks for ur advise!:k: