UAE-based orthopedic explains sciatica preventive measures

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00:00Today I will talk a little bit about sciatica, that is pain, tingling, numbness and weakness

00:10that travels along the sciatic nerve course.

00:13So we'll talk a little bit about prevention, how can we prevent it.

00:18First stay fit, lose some weight if you are overweight, do more exercise.

00:23Second, posture.

00:25You should keep good posture while you are sitting, walking, lifting and even sleeping.

00:31If you are diabetic, try to control your blood sugar levels and if you are smokers, try to

00:38quit smoking.

00:40How to manage?

00:41I encourage every patient to consult with a doctor because he will put a good treatment

00:47plan for you.

00:49Physical therapy will help, there are a lot of modalities that can ease and relieve the

00:55pain.

00:56Stretching and strengthening exercise.

00:58For 5% of patients, they need urgent care.

01:02If you are having one of these bilateral pain, that means both legs pain, tingling and numbness

01:07around genitalia or anus, severe weakness and it's getting worse, hard to pee or to

01:13poo, and a pity to control it and a pity to do it.

01:18Stay safe.