A simple way to cure sciatica

 

 Have you ever tried all means just to cure your sciatica? Spend a lot of money on Physical therapy, but the same things happened? There are many ways to cure sciatica, but it depends on the severity of pain that you are feeling. I have been working as a massage therapist for 5 years. I encounter thousands of clients suffering from sciatica. I suffered sciatica pain for years. When I gave birth to my son In a Cesarean section because of the pain reliever they directly injected into my lower spinal area. Whenever my period comes, the pain is intolerable. Most of my clients suffering from sciatica are professionals, People who work mainly in the office sitting for an extended period. Working for eight hours or more just standing or sitting in front of their computer; also housewives suffered from sciatica doing household chores. Now let's talk about how we get Sciatica and What we need to do to prevent it from coming back.

                                                                     What is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.

Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine, or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain, and often some numbness in the affected leg.

Although the pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most cases resolve with non-operative treatments in a few weeks. People with severe sciatica associated with significant leg weakness or bowel or bladder changes might be candidates for surgery.

Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it's especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf.

The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it can feel like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worse when you cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms. Usually, only one side of your body is affected.

Some people also have numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot. You might have pain in one part of your leg and numbness in another region.

How do we get sciatica?

Prolonged sitting- People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica than active people.

Occupation- A job that let you carry heavy stuff, twist your back, Long drive,

Accidents- You can develop sciatica from the crash long after the accident. If you form scar tissue in the lumbar region of your lower back from your injuries, the scar tissue can compress one of the nerve roots and give you sciatica.

Age- Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated disks and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica.

Diabetes-This condition, which affects how your body uses blood sugar, increases your risk of nerve damage.

What can we do to prevent sciatica?

Proper posture- Maintain proper posture when you are sitting. When you notice that you are slouching, it's best to stand up for a while and sit again. Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests, and a swivel base. Consider placing a pillow or rolled towel in the small of your back to maintain its standard curve. Keep your knees and hips level.

Exercise - before starting a movement, it's good to do stretching first before starting your workout and ask a doctor's advice on what kind of exercise is advisable for your body. It will help your muscle and nerve more vital.

Avoid lifting heavy stuff that will trigger your sciatica. 

Hot and cold packs-  Initially, you might get relief from a hard group placed on the painful area for up to 20 minutes several times a day. Use an ice pack or a package of frozen peas wrapped in a clean towel. After two to three days, apply heat to the areas that hurt. Use hot boxes, a heat lamp, or a heating pad on the lowest setting. If you continue to have pain, try alternating warm and cold packs.

Over the counter, Medicine-Pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are sometimes helpful for sciatica.

Acupuncture- In acupuncture, the practitioner inserts hair-thin needles into your skin at specific points on your body. Some studies have suggested that acupuncture can help back pain, while others have found no benefit. If you decide to try acupuncture, choose a licensed practitioner to ensure that they have had extensive training.

Chiropractic. Spinal adjustment (manipulation) is one form of therapy chiropractors use to treat restricted spinal mobility. The goal is to restore spinal movement and, as a result, improve function and decrease pain. Spinal manipulation appears to be as effective and safe as standard treatments for low back pain but might not be appropriate for radiating pain.

Massage- A massage is very beneficial in alleviating the pain accompanying nerve damage. Massage therapy helps relieve pain from damaged nerves or sciatica, whatever its cause. When massage is done on the affected area, it relaxes the muscles, decreases the strain, and relieves the pressure on the contrived nerve points.

Disclaimer: All this information was from my experience and gathered some details from Mayoclinic.com