Get Sciatica Pain Relief by Adopting Effective and Natural Methods

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Proper posture

Proper posture, healthy weight, good working environments and an active lifestyle helps reduce pain drastically.

3. Relaxation techniques
   Relaxation techniques help you manage and reduce the impact of chronic pain.
   
   
4. 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.

6. Heat
   Apply 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.

7. Mentholand capsaicin-based sports rubs
   Mentholand capsaicin-based sports rubs or plasters may provide temporary relief of chronic back pain.

8. Massage

Massage and spinal manipulation may provide some short-term relief. Be sure that experienced practitioner does the massage.

9. Yoga and exercises

Yoga and exercises targeted to the affected areas can help to reduce sciatica pain.

10. Sitting
    Use a chair that supports your lower back.

These simple home techniques, if followed meticulously, will surely help you overcome the sciatica pain naturally.