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Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Diagnostic Tests

Diagnosis is usually made on the basis of history and physical examination. Optional medical device diagnostics-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics-for differential diagnosis. X-rays of the affected spinal segments, in two planes – if fractures (bone fractures) are suspected, etc.; if spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis) is suspected … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Diagnostic Tests

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy: Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid. Omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Micronutrient Therapy

Exercise Therapy

Exercise therapy used to be called physiotherapy. It is used to treat: Pain Disturbances in metabolism and blood circulation Improvement of mobility, coordination, strength and endurance Indications (areas of application) Pain Movement restrictions Reduced load-bearing capacity of the spine and joints Coordination disorders Paralysis Circulatory disorders Metabolic disorders Functional disorders of organ systems Rehabilitation The … Exercise Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy (synonyms: craniosacral therapy; craniosacral therapy; CST) is a form of treatment derived from W. G. Sutherland’s craniosacral osteopathy (1930) and belongs to the field of manual medicine (= manual therapy method). The method was developed in 1970 by the American J. G. Upledger and presented as a refinement of craniosacral osteopathy. Craniosacral therapy … Craniosacral Therapy

Atlas Therapy

Arlen’s atlas therapy is a gentle manual procedure that is classified as manual medicine. It involves a reflex and regulatory influence on the autonomic and peripheral nervous systems through a gentle manual impulse technique on the transverse processes of the first cervical vertebra (synonyms: atlas; C1). Indications (areas of application) Bronchial asthma Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) … Atlas Therapy

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Surgical Therapy

Surgical therapy for sciatica/lumboischialgia is performed for radicular and complicated causes. These include: Tumor disease Injuries to the bones and/or joints and ligaments Nucleus pulposus prolapse (herniated disc); surgical therapy see below disc damage (discopathy). Further notes Spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The procedure: This is a minimally invasive procedure. An electrode is implanted in the … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Surgical Therapy

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Prevention

To prevent sciatica/lumboischialgia, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Postural deformities Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity). Medication Glucocorticoids (medications for inflammation and when the immune system is overactive – for example, in allergic reactions), these can lead to osteoporosis-related fractures with long-term therapy, resulting in back pain (three months … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Prevention

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate sciatica/lumboischialgia: Pain in the buttocks Pain radiating into the leg → lumboischialgia (root irritation syndrome in which pain occurs in the lumbar spine and in the supply area of the sciatic nerve, see below). Pain in the groin area Gentle posture Movement restriction Tension and the hardening of … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Therapy

Counseling/education The patient should be educated about the symptoms and encouraged to actively participate. Caveat. The patient should not fall into a protective posture, but should continue to move actively! General measures Resumption of normal physical activities as soon as possible should be a primary goal of the affected person. Nicotine restriction (abstaining from tobacco … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Therapy