The term Sciatica is the word commonly used to
refer to pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg caused by
compression or an injury to the sciatic nerve, located in the back of
the leg. People who suffer from severe Sciatica definitely know the
meaning of the word "pain".
Sciatica pain can vary widely, ranging
from a mild tingling or burning sensation to severe discomfort
resulting in the inability to move. Some of the causes of Sciatica
include pelvic injuries, degenerative discs, slipped discs, spinal
stenosis, piriformis syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or even
pregnancy.
Pain from Sciatica often starts out slowly and gets
worse after standing or sitting for long periods of time. For most
people, the pain is on one side or the other and can extend from the hip
to the sole of the foot. The affected leg may also feel weak.
Treatment
options for Sciatica can range from mild physical therapy exercises to
injections around the nerve. Steroids are also commonly used to treat
nerve inflammation related to herniated discs (usually only providing
temporary relief).
Millions of people suffer from Sciatica in one
degree or another, and many of them spend thousands upon thousands of
dollars each year on treatments that do not even offer permanent relief,
such as steroid injections. Even though there are all natural solutions
available for Sciatica that do not require the use of synthetic drugs
or surgery.
People with this condition should continue to stay
active, as becoming more and more sendentary will only make the back
pain worse. Gentle stretching exercises such as yoga could be of great
benefit. In addition, hanging upside down on an inversion table can do
wonders to help stretch out the spine and reverse gravity. Just
remember, having sciatica does not mean that surgery and streroids are
inevitable. There are always natural steps you can take to ease the
condition.
By
M. A. Rose 
