Any tips for easing Sciatica?

Answer 1

You're not going to like the answer:

Lots of pain meds & gentle streching exercises.

Told you, you wouldn't like it, :-(

Answer 2

I have had chronic sciatica for 14 years now, the result of a ruptured disc that was misdiagnosed for too long. Be careful with the ibuprofen, especially in high amounts for long periods of time. It can cause all kinds of stomach trouble. Over the years I have done everything offered to me to treat my pain. I have had surgery, physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, steroid injections, meds specifically for nerve pain, pain management, narcotic pain meds and finally an implant device that helped the pain but sent my immune system into chaos and had to be removed. Nothing has truly helped the pain other than the implant, but that is no longer an option for me. So, here I am, 33 years old and in pain every day. I find that walking helps the most, but I avoid stairs and hills on days I am having lots of pain. I do not lift more than 10lbs, and I do not twist, push or pull any more than absolutely necessary. I generally only wear sneakers because they give me the most support and I sleep with a pillow between my knees. Besides that, ther is little I can do and little available to me. I am hoping to begin a family in the near future so meds are limited to only the most necessary and on an as needed basis. I am sure I haven't helped you much... but I wish you the best. I know exactly what you are going through.

Answer 3

I have been dealing with this for a long time. Nothing really helps me...I am one of the 1% who have had nerve damage and waiting to have my 3rd surgery. But what did ease the pain is my best friend Autumn would give me a deep tissue massage on the top part of by buttocks where the nerve ran down. You might also try sitting on a tennis ball to kind of massage the area on the buttocks where the nerve is hurting if you don't have anyone who will rub your butt. Do lots of stretching and stay active. By lying down and resting the whole time will make it worst. And go to the doctor for pain meds, you have no reason to suffer. And suffering causes stress on the body which can cause other issues.

Answer 4

Most episodes are dealt with simply with pain relief basically on a 'keep it until it gets better basis.' The next step is to add in physiotherapy. Only a fraction of 1% of patients ever go further and require any more active intervention.

It is important not to be overweight and to to remain active, as a general rule, immobility makes back problems worse.

Answer 5

soak in a hot bath with 2c. of that Epsom salts to help relax the muscles surrounding the nerve.

A deep tissue massage can really ease the sciatic pain.

The best help you can get is to see a doctor of chiropractic medicine. The doctors will be able to treat your problem and have you feeling much better very quickly.

Answer 6

First things first do you carry a wallet in your back pocket of your pants. If you do stop this, it will reduce the amount of recurrences Yes moist heat and Ibuprofen will help or steroids watch your stomach while taking those.

Answer 7

Nothing helped me more than a wide elastic belt around my hips.

Answer 8

when i read your question i was yawning so i read "any tips for eating Santa"....no didnt yawn cos of your question honest!

relaxation and lots of gentle massages maybe.

Answer 9

anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen