Sciatica is a condition where a person suffers from pain in the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body.
Symptoms
- Pain or burning sensation in the back
- Radiating pain
- Numbness in the affected area
- Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg
- Pain that feels better when patients lie down or are walking
- Pain typically described as sharp or searing
- A pins-and-needles sensation
- Numbness or weakness
- Prickling sensation down the leg in some cases
- Weakness or numbness when moving the leg or foot
- Severe or shooting pain in one leg
- Pain in the toes
- Lower back pain
Causes
- Slip Disc (disc herniation)
- Irritation of the sciatic nerve
- Injury while trying to lift or carry a heavy load
- Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal cord in the lower back)
- Spondylolisthesis (condition where a disk slips forward over the vertebra below it)
- Tumours within the spine (these may compress the root of the sciatic nerve)
- Infection (ultimately affecting the spine)
- Injury within the spine
Prevention and Precautions
- Protect your back
- Practice proper lifting techniques
- Avoid/ stop smoking
- Exercise regularly to strengthen back and abdominal muscles
- Use proper posture when sitting, standing, and sleeping
- Avoid sitting for long periods
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Weight control
- Avoid carrying heavy loads
- Avoid prolonged sitting
- Learn techniques to reduce stress on the back
Home Remedies
- Garlic milk
- Hot and Cold compress
- Essential oils
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Vitamins
- Celery juice
- Aloe Vera
- Elderberries Juice
- Horseradish
- Chamomile Tea
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
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