Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation sciatica

Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and sciatica may be painful in the lower back without localized trauma to the buttocks or muscle entrapment, which irritates the disc and then causes edema of the nerve root. Sciatica extends from the middle of the buttocks to the calf or ankle, radiating in the direction of the sciatic nerve travel. The pain can be aggravated by sedentary activities, increased lumbar strain after exertion and weight bearing, and poor posture, and can be relieved by bed rest. The examination needs to go to the spine department of the regular hospital to check the CT or magnetic resonance, if there is indeed a herniated disc, stimulation of the sciatic nerve pain symptoms can be diagnosed. Treatment can be bed rest, application of swelling and pain relief drugs, if the pressure is serious need for surgical treatment.