How to treat sciatica?

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Sciatica is a pain in the leg due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain generally goes from the back of the thigh to the back of the calf, and may also extend upward to the hip and down to the foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness and difficulty moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side.

Although sciatica is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain, the true meaning of the term is often misunderstood. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the nerve root and causing the pain. This is an important point because treatment for sciatica or sciatica-type symptoms will often be different depending on the underlying cause of the symptoms.

Treatment of the underlying cause of the compression is often the most effective course. When the cause is due to a prolapsed or lumbar disc herniation research has shown that with supportive treatment to help relieve pain 90% of disc prolapse will recover with no specific intervention.

Most cases of sciatica can be effectively treated by physical therapy or massage therapy and appropriate changes in behavior and environment (for example cushioning, chair and desk height, exercise, stretching). Other conservative treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. NSAIDs or oral steroids), pain medications, and epidural steroid injections (however the latter carries the risk of possible side effects and complications from the needle puncture and medications used).

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

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Most cases of sciatica can be effectively treated by physical therapy or massage therapy and appropriate changes in behavior and environment (for example cushioning, chair and desk height, exercise, stretching). Other conservative treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. NSAIDs or oral steroids), pain medications, and epidural steroid injections (however the latter carries the risk of possible side effects and complications from the needle puncture and medications used).

"Alternative" and "complementary" treatments include chiropractic manipulation which has shown to have some effectiveness [2] and somatics. Acupuncture has no effect beyond placebo in treating sciatica.

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Sciatica : Hellish Pain,this nerve spreads out from lower back,down back of hip,down back of leg, with smaller nerves wrapping over top of leg, How to treat?# 1 pray-# 2 find an inside pool , walk in water up to chin,this will allow vertabra to open up and line up,taking press off of pinched nerve.# 3 throw away cheap mattress , if you have one/need semi firm,# 4 place pillow under knee#5sleep on back #6 when sleeping on side Pillow between knees,This allows Hips to stay in line,# 7 farm supply Bigelow Gel,use on Back.This will allow the Muscles to Relax and not protect Nerve,#8 never sleep on stomach,#9 take close look at shoes you are wearing/No high Heels,#10 if Phy.has you lie flat on back lift extended leg 6" and move side ways and let it down/Don:"t do it.

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Did you ever tested out Sciatica Self Treatment program? Check out this site : http://Sciatica.NatureHomeCure.com . This could certainly assist person!

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Homeopathc Remedy for Sciatica :-
GNAPHALIUM 30C thrice a day half hour before meals. Keep me posted about your progress after taking three doses.
Take Care and God Bless you .

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A natural alternative therapy that works for sciatica... Self-Heal Balm. Massage it on, or better yet, get someone to give you a massage with it. I have mostly used it for my back problems, but also for the occasional sprained wrists and ankles. It has DMSO which helps get the "anti-inflammatory" essential oils deeper into your body while also naturally relieving pain by itself.

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