HOT OR COLD COMPRESS
Relax the muscles around the sciatic nerve with heat treatment. Switch to cold therapy to reduce swelling and numb the pain. Make sure you alternate between hot and cold treatment for 15-minute intervals to get the most relief.
Sciatica pain can manifest itself in a variety of ways:
When symptoms present, you’re likely to endure a decreased quality of life that can lead to:
If you don’t want the downtime and decreased productivity that comes along with sciatica, it’s wise to do all that you can to prevent the occurrence of it (or anything remotely close to being associated with it) on a daily basis. You’ll want to start by maintaining a healthy spine.
In fact, if you stick around until the end of this article, you’re bound to find a few helpful tips that will be useful to achieve that goal. We’ll get to all of that shortly. First, let’s discuss your anatomy so you get a solid understanding of all the body parts that are involved with the sciatic nerve.
In order to experience actual sciatica, pressure or irritation in one of the nerve roots located in the lumbar spine (which leads to the sciatic nerve) has to exist. This pressure or irritation usually occurs when there is a vertebral disc in the spine that’s become herniated. When a damaged disc is present, it’s likely to cause radiculopathy, which is the pain that pulses or shoots through the network of sciatic nerves that meet in the lower lumbar region. The common events that take place prior to sciatica vary. Events range from blunt force trauma to even the most mundane activities. Here is a list of the more common things known to trigger the issue:
Relax the muscles around the sciatic nerve with heat treatment. Switch to cold therapy to reduce swelling and numb the pain. Make sure you alternate between hot and cold treatment for 15-minute intervals to get the most relief.
This treatment is especially effective when you’re experiencing muscle spasms. In fact, it may even promote faster healing. Add St. John’s wart to the affected area 2 to 3 times daily, and you have another effective way to reduce inflammation.
This ancient herb has been used for thousands of years in India. It contains circumin which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. You can consume it as a drink. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to 1 cup of milk. Then add a small cinnamon stick (optional). Boil the solution. Sweeten with honey and drink it once or twice daily until pain is gone.
This popular over the counter remedy is available by many brands. Cayenne pepper is the active ingredient. Rub on the affected area up to 4 times daily for soothing relief.
If you want to address the root cause of your pain, getting a consultation and receiving treatment from a licensed chiropractor is a good way to go. You’ll receive diagnosis that includes a review of your medical history, physical and neurological exams. Chiropractors strive to use your body’s capability to heal itself, and there are many benefits of chiropractic care. In fact, these specialists usually recommend that you schedule a consultation at onset because the techniques they use can aid in a swift recovery.
Therapy can vary from one chiropractor to the next, which is based on their training, skill set, and equipment preference. Here are a few of the more common techniques that are widely available:
When other methods fail to ease pain, surgery is the last resort.
Fortunately, true sciatica only occurs in just 5% of patients, so it’s highly unlikely that you’ll need this type of procedure. When an operation is needed, discectomy is a common approach.
A discectomy is performed by removing a portion of the herniated disc that is irritating the nerve root. The surgeon removes the offending disc through a small incision in the back, and the nerve is gently moved aside to remove pressure.
See full details in the video below posted on Spine-Health.com.
Spinal operations are successful at relieving most of the pain about 90% of the time. Recovery to full mobility is expected to occur in 1 to 3 weeks. If you want the best chance to avoid back pain and sciatica it’s important to perform stretches that strengthen the core, just like the ones previously mentioned. Sleeping on a mattress that provides the right type of firmness for your personal needs is a great way to keep a healthy spine as well.
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There are a variety of options available. Try using NSAIDS, Caspian cream, and performing stretches that strengthen the core (e.g. Sitting and Forward Pigeon). A quick Google search will produce results for video demonstrations.
You should alternate between the two options using each for 15-minute intervals to control inflammation and provide relief to the affected area.
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