Painful sciatica, difficult to walk. How to reduce pain? Acupuncture can help?
Patient: I have very painfull sciatica I can hardly. Walk with it  it stops me in my tracks as my legs get heavy and feel weak I've had it for about 3-4 wks but  it seems more painfull then it has ever been  what  can I take for the pain  also I have an exercise bike would it be okay to ride it or would it make matters worse i like to go walking  to keep fit  but   Now it seems impossible I have been told accapuncture is an option but is it a cure  do you need many sessions to improve the condition.  YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello, In India there many systems of Medicine practiced. The patient is free to choose the system of Medicine he desires. Since I am not trained in acupuncture I am not able to answer your query. Try Physiotherapy, it will definitely help if done scientifically.