Julian Simpson
Do you take medication for sciatica ?
Pain SUCKS! But what is the best way to manage it ?

Neck time you talk to your GP talk about different treatment options, a new study found the following with pain. meds and sciatica
Highlights
•Medication is often the first line in management of sciatica.
•Patients often take multiple medications for sciatica.
•Medication is usually ineffective.
•Prescribed medication for sciatica is often against national guidelines.
•Patients suffer with significant side-effects from medication for sciatica.
Citation
A qualitative exploration of patient experiences of medication for sciatica
Published:June 21, 2021DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102419