Are there times you do not feel your leg? At these times, do you feel pain on your lower back? These are some signs that you need to consult your doctor. Sciatic nerve pain relief is what he can provide you. The doctor can check on the causes of your pain.

There are 2 main functions of nerves. First they provide sensory perception or sensation. The second one, they provide motor output to the muscles. Sciatic nerve is one branch from the collection of nerves on our low back. Further, it has 2 main branches. These 2 main branches supply the muscles that move the lower leg. Before it reaches the lower leg, it passes through several structures. These structures may cause impingement of the sciatic nerve. Thus, sciatic nerve pain occurs. Sciatic nerve pain relief is commonly easy to execute. Since the common cause is impingement, the cure would be to remove the structure that causes the impingement. Sometimes, in order to remove the structure that causes impingement is to undergo surgery. This may be the case if the structure is too large to cure with conservative treatment. Most of the time, proper body mechanics were taught. This is in conjunction with exercise. These are most often enough for sciatic nerve pain relief.

Sciatic nerve pain is usually occupational. People who tend to have work that requires prolonged sitting and standing are the ones usually affected by this condition. To avoid this condition, there is an ideal rest which is 5 minutes every hour of prolonged sitting or standing.