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Introduction
According to Japanese Health Association, both the sciatica and lower back pain share common neuro-muscular and skeletal causes ranging from herniated discs, fibromyalgia, inflammation, sports injuries, arthritis, spinal stenosis, lack of movement and improper postures nurtured over extended periods of time. The premier Japanese institution has conducted an extensive sciatic nerve and back pain research along with strict medical tests lasting over 5 years (2003 – 2008).
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Back Pain & Sciatica: Current Medical Trends
When doctors consider back pain, they will review the diagnostics after conducting a series of tests. Diagnostics may arise from tendon reflex, Xrays, EMG, myelograms, CSF, and/or Laséque signs. CSF helps the doctor to analyze increases in protein while EMG assists experts in viewing the involvement of spinal nerves. X-rays are used to help experts see the narrow disk space. Doctors use tendon tests to look deep into the depressed region or search for the absent upper boundary reflexes. Myelograms assist experts in seeing if the spinal cord is compressed. These additional tests are performed only if Laséque signs show positive results. Doctors prescribe pain management in medical schemes to isolate or relieve back pain. The management schemes may include diet whereas the calories are set according to patient’s metabolic demands. Advice may include increasing fiber intake and larger consumption of fluids, such as water. Additional ways may include hot or cold pad including compressions. Doctors often recommend pain meds as well, such as those with NAID. The pain meds include Motrin, Naproxen, Dolobid, or Diflunisal, Indocin and Ibuprofen. Additional meds may include muscle relaxants, such as Flexeril and Valium.