Weekly round-up: How to relieve sciatica pain

How to relieve sciatica pain [View in browser]( [Patient](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Topics](   Welcome to our pick of the latest Patient features   This week we're looking at sciatica, what it is, how to check if you've got it, and how to ease the pain. The chances are your reading this on your phone, we look at whether the blue light that comes off our devices  harms our eyes and whether using filters helps prevent damage.  Then it's our ultimate guide to flossing, explaining how to keep your teeth as clean as possible. Finally, in our video, Dr Sarah Jarvis talks about heel and foot pain. For more features and videos go to [Patient.info](.   Dr Krishna Vakharia, Clinical Director, Patient. Featured this week [How to relieve sciatica pain]( [How to relieve sciatica pain]( Are you experiencing pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation in your lower back, hip, bottom, down your leg, or in your foot? This could mean that your sciatic nerve is injured or being squashed, resulting in sciatica pain. It may be that moving is very painful or uncomfortable, but did you know that bed rest can make pain worse? We explore how to relieve sciatica pain at home. [Read more]( You might have missed [Blue light filters: do they really work?]( [Blue light filters: do they really work?]( [The ultimate guide to flossing]( [The ultimate guide to flossing]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [What causes foot pain?]( Heel and foot pain are very common. The most common cause is plantar fasciitis which causes a pain under the heel. It usually goes away with time but various treatments may help. [Watch here]( [Flu]( [Flu]( [Patient]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 02117205 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   Why have I received this email?   These newsletters are sent to a broad range of Patient users who have opted in to receiving marketing materials. We send newsletters highlighting common issues and ailments which are likely to be of general interest to our users. These newsletters may be sponsored by third parties, who may offer services in relation to the relevant conditions in the newsletters. They are generic and not sent based on anything in your medical record or that you may have discussed with your doctor. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](.   [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support](