Notes on relationships with people with sciatica

Sciatica is a common bone and joint disease that not only causes many difficulties in daily activities but also affects the patient's sex life.

Dr.CKI Kim Thanh Tri, Department of Chiropractic, Tam Anh General Hospital, said that sciatica does not affect physiological function but causes pain and especially affects the area from the waist down. This is the most active area when having sex. Therefore, if the patient has intense intercourse, the wrong position can lead to severe pain. Over time, the symptoms of paralysis, pain, and muscle weakness in the pinched sciatic nerve can make the patient feel uninterested, difficult to concentrate during sex, seriously reduce the quality of love life. ".

Sciatica can affect the quality of a patient's sex life. Photo: Freepik

When suffering from sciatica, for a more complete prevention, the patient should:

Talk to your partner: The patient should share his or her condition with his partner. From there, both can discuss to find the best solution for sex life.

Moderate frequency of intercourse : People with sciatica should have sex about 1-3 times per week, with a gentle level.

Choose the right postures: People with sciatica should not choose positions that require a lot of strength in the back to limit pain and discomfort.

Keep your mind relaxed : Patients should get enough rest, limit stress, and should not have sex while suffering from acute pain.

Doctor Thanh Tri in an operation to treat spinal neuropathy. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital

According to Dr. Thanh Tri, in order for sciatica to not affect the sex life, the best way is to treat this disease. Depending on the severity, the patient will be prescribed different treatment methods such as:

Apply hot or cold compress: When people with sciatica apply heat, high temperature will reduce muscle tension and spasms; Increases range of motion of joints, dilates blood vessels, improves blood and oxygen flow... In contrast, cold compresses help relieve muscle spasms, reduce inflammation, swelling, constrict blood vessels and cause effects numb... thereby effectively reducing pain.

Medication : Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can be used to treat sciatica, including: anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, anticonvulsants...

Gentle stretching exercises help improve sciatica significantly. Patients should discuss with medical professionals to find the right exercise and perform it properly.

Physical therapy : Exercises to strengthen the spine and lower back muscles , abdomen, buttocks, hips; stretching the tendons, muscles are stiff and inflexible; improve overall health....

Lumbar steroid injections are indicated for the purpose of pain relief, so that the patient can easily participate in physical therapy exercises. In addition, this method also helps to diagnose the cause of the pain, thereby identifying the damaged nerves and having the appropriate treatment.

Surgery is considered when symptoms of pain, numbness, weakness in the legs persist or worsen despite previous medical treatment. In addition, the patient may be indicated for surgery if there are problems such as ponytail syndrome, sciatica affecting both legs...

In addition to prevention, sciatica also causes many difficulties in daily activities. Therefore, patients should see a doctor for timely advice and treatment.