As a kind of clinical disease caused by lumbar disc herniation, sciatica has many clinical symptoms similar to lumbar disc herniation. Therefore, we should pay attention to distinguish sciatica from lumbar disc herniation in clinic. The diagnosis of sciatica is characterized by persistent dull pain in the waist, buttocks to the outside of the calf and sole, numbness, acupuncture, hypoesthesia and other sensory abnormalities caused by the calf or foot. Diagnosis of sciatica degree: mild: local mild pain, no muscle atrophy, able to flatten legs and engage in light manual labor; Moderate: mild radiation low back pain, mild muscle atrophy, and slight difficulty in lifting legs. Severe: typical radiation pain, obvious muscle atrophy, difficulty in lifting legs, and only slight elevation.

Usually, we must pay more attention to rest, rest, keep warm, and avoid spicy food and alcohol.

How to prevent sciatica;

Patients with sciatica should first be cold-proof and moisture-proof, especially after exercise and sweating. It's cool. They should stay dry, and don't sit or lie on the wet ground for a long time. Secondly, after suffering from sciatica, as long as it is not in the acute stage, we still insist on moderate physical exercise, which is helpful to solve sports obstacles, expand the range of activities, enhance muscle strength, prevent muscle atrophy, correct bad posture, enhance physical fitness and improve the overall health level.