Sciatica refers to the
pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or nerve roots that is
the longest nerve in the body. Mild Sciatica will usually go away by
itself if given a little patience and rest. However, if you find that
your sciatica
symptoms worsen or extend you should seek medical attention.
Some effective home
remedies to treat sciatic pain are as given below:
- Tennis ball therapy
Tennis ball therapy uses
the principles of acupressure and reflexology to relieve muscle
soreness, tension. A tennis ball can be used to help locate and treat
tender areas in your muscles, and is particularly effective for
tender points in your piriformis muscle, which is a muscle known by
physicians to contribute to the onset of sciatica.
- Natural sciatic pain relief
Many natural and physical
therapies and simple lifestyle changes, can provide sciatica relief
and prevent it from returning. Use citrus fruits andjuices, such as
lime juice. Vitamin
C helpful to boosts your immune system, prevents serious
illnesses, and reduces the swelling around the sciatic nerve.
- Proper posture
Proper posture, healthy
weight, good working environments and an active lifestyle helps
reduce pain drastically.
- Relaxation techniquesRelaxation techniques help you manage and reduce the impact of chronic pain.
- Ice
If you have acute sciatic
pain after an injury, apply ice to the lower back for 10 minutes
every few hours. Ice reduces inflammation and provides temporary pain
relief.
- HeatApply heat to the lower back to encourage circulation and tissue repair, relax the surrounding muscles and reduce pain. A hot bath or shower relaxes the muscles and calms the nerve.
- Mentholand capsaicin-based sports rubsMentholand capsaicin-based sports rubs or plasters may provide temporary relief of chronic back pain.
- Massage
Massage and spinal
manipulation may provide some short-term relief. Be sure that
experienced practitioner does the massage.
- Yoga and exercises
Yoga and exercises
targeted to the affected areas can help
to reduce sciatica pain.
- SittingUse a chair that supports your lower back.
These simple home
techniques, if followed meticulously, will surely help you overcome
the sciatica pain naturally.