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Sciatica can improve for weeks and then return just when it seemed to be under control. This usually happens because the pain subsides before the factors irritating the nerve have been fully corrected, such as a herniated disc, weak musculature, too many hours in the same posture, stress, or poor sleep. Understanding what triggers it helps in identifying these sparks, acting before the flare-up progresses, and making each episode less intense and less disabling.
Do you know that feeling of relief when you get electrodes placed on you during physical therapy and the area starts to relax? You can have that same technology at home. A TENS unit is a small electrical stimulation device that helps relieve muscle discomfort, back pain, neck and shoulder tension, or strain after walking, working out, or sitting for long hours. A practical, easy-to-use, and very useful tool for taking care of yourself without always resorting to painkillers.
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments in older adults, affecting their mobility and quality of life. In this article, we present evidence-based strategies to alleviate and prevent this problem.