Sciatica Genes & Biomarkers
Biomarker / Gene
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GENES
MMP3
High expression
Anti-inflam. diet
Microdiscectomy
IL-6 (gene)
rs1800795 variant
Cold/heat therapy
Biologic therapy
COL9A2
Trp2 allele
Weight management
Epidural injection
BIOMARKERS
IL-6
>7 pg/mL
Ice packs, yoga
NSAIDs, biologics
TNF-α
Elevated serum
Rest, walking
Anti-TNF therapy
CRP
>10 mg/L
Healthy diet, sleep
Corticosteroids