A 50-year-old male presents with pain that originates in his lower back and travels down to his right leg. The pain intensifies at night, making it difficult for him to sleep. He also reports feeling numbness in his right foot. What is the likely diagnosis and what treatment options are available?
The patient's symptoms are indicative of sciatica, likely due to compression of the right sciatic nerve. Initial treatment would involve conservative measures, including pain relief with NSAIDs or other analgesics, physical therapy, and advice on maintaining proper posture. In more severe or persistent cases, more invasive treatments like epidural steroid injections or surgery might be considered.