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How Can Sciatic Pain And Tightness In The Right Leg Be Treated?

I am 80 years old and am having a problem with the sciatica nerve in my right leg. I had a similar problem with my left leg 13 years ago but was able to cure it with exercise. Not so with the right one. when driving a car i get severe tightness in my butt and upper leg. Are there any medications available that will help. Also what type of doctor should i see for assistance?
posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2017
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Hello,

One of the treatment options you could try for your pain is spinal electro stimulation. It has shown to be very effective in certain cases. I would recommend that you give it a try.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saralkumar R. Desai,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Sciatic Pain And Tightness In The Right Leg Be Treated?

Hello, One of the treatment options you could try for your pain is spinal electro stimulation. It has shown to be very effective in certain cases. I would recommend that you give it a try. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saralkumar R. Desai, General & Family Physician