Videos of Mr Nigel Gummerson

What causes acute sciatica? - Online interview

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Pain that is felt somewhere along the path of the sciatic nerve (from the lower back to the hips to the buttocks to the back of each leg and into the foot) is a sign of sciatica. Mr Nigel Gummerson, consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon, offers an expert insight into this condition, explaining what causes sciatica, how long does sciatica last and when is treatment necessary. 00:00 What causes acute sciatica? 00:23 Are some people more prone to developing this condition? 01:07 What symptoms do patients typically experience? 01:40 How long do cases of sciatica usually take to subside? 02:08 Is treatment always necessary? 02:41 What can patients do at home to help relieve sciatic pain? If you would like to book an appointment with Mr Gummerson, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nigel-gummerson ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh