Sciatica and Nerve Compression Syndromes
Known Symptoms
- Sharp, radiating pain traveling down the leg or arm.
- Tingling sensations or pins-and-needles along affected nerves.
- Muscle weakness affecting leg or arm strength and movement.
- Difficulty standing, walking, or performing routine daily activities.
Known Causes
- Lumbar disc herniation compressing spinal nerves.
- Sedentary lifestyle leading to poor spinal support and core muscle weakness.
- Poor posture increasing stress on spine and nerve roots.
- Age-related degeneration of spinal discs or vertebrae.
Care
- Maintain proper posture and core strength to support the spine.
- Avoid prolonged sitting to reduce the risk of nerve compression.
- Regular stretching and physiotherapy to improve flexibility and mobility.
- Early medical intervention if pain, numbness, or weakness persists.
- Sharp, radiating pain traveling down the leg or arm.
- Tingling sensations or pins-and-needles along affected nerves.
- Muscle weakness affecting leg or arm strength and movement.
- Difficulty standing, walking, or performing routine daily activities.
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KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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