What is a narcotic by medical definition? By medical definition, narcotics are substances used to treat moderate to severe pain. In fact, the word ânarcoticâ is taken from the Greek word for âstuporâ. So, narcotic originally referred to substances that dull the senses and relieve pain.
The types of drugs that might be prescribed for sciatica pain include: 1  Anti-inflammatories. 2  Muscle relaxants. 3  Narcotics. Tricyclic antidepressants.  Anti-seizure medications.
Sciatica - Treatment and Symptoms. Sciatica differs from other types of back problems in the way the pain is felt. Sciatica pain can be a dull ache felt in the buttocks or a shooting pain that radiates down the leg. Sciatica symptoms can be numbness or 'pins and needles' and is commonly felt in the foot. Sciatica back pain is located in the lower back but is usually less severe than other accompanying sciatica pain. There are several sciatica treatment options which can be used to give pain relief and can range from exercises to surgery. You requested us to add videos to our site and we did so please take a look!