What to do if you have sciatica pain after childbirth?

Sciatica is a relatively common symptom. The reasons behind it are very complicated. For example, it is caused by sciatica. This pain will make people very uncomfortable. The pain will worsen when the body exerts force. Some patients will feel particularly painful when coughing. This pain will also radiate to other parts of the body. It is worth mentioning that postpartum women are also prone to sciatica. How to solve this problem?

What to do if you have sciatica pain after childbirth?

In this case, it is recommended to adopt relevant treatment plans as soon as possible. It can be treated through acupuncture, physiotherapy and massage, which is very effective for recovery during the confinement period.

Considering the possibility of piriformis or lumbar disease, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment in time, find out the cause, take targeted treatment measures, pay attention to resting on a hard bed, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time and heavy physical labor, and perform appropriate back and waist muscle function exercises.

The key to treating sciatica is to rest more (stay in bed) and apply topical plasters such as musk tiger bone ointment to the areas where the pain is most obvious.

Guidance:

If the pain is very obvious, you can go to the hospital for ultrashort wave therapy, ultraviolet irradiation and other treatments to relieve the symptoms. It is recommended to seek early treatment for easy recovery.

In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, if you are overweight, the center of gravity will shift forward, which can easily cause compression of the lumbar disc and nerves, which can easily cause sciatica. You can go to the hospital's orthopedic department for a detailed specialist examination, take an X-ray if necessary, and treat with symptomatic anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, combined with acupuncture, traction, massage and physical therapy. If you are breastfeeding, try not to use any medication.

Sciatica after childbirth may be caused by piriformis myositis, postpartum bone hyperplasia, and lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerve roots. First of all, you can do more hot compresses and massages, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and do appropriate outdoor walking and exercise. You can also apply external plasters and observe. If the symptoms persist, you can do a lumbar disc CT or MRI to see if there is any nerve root compression. If the examination shows that the nerve roots are compressed, you can do lumbar traction and perform small swallow flying exercises. In addition, you can take symptomatic analgesics, such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release capsules.