Sciatica
Treatment of Sciatica
- Homeopathic Treatment of Sciatica
- Acupuncture Treatment of Sciatica
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Sciatica
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Sciatica
- Surgical Treatment of Sciatica
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Sciatica
- Other Treatment of Sciatica
What is Sciatica
Symptoms of Sciatica
Causes of Sciatica
Risk factors of Sciatica
Complications of Sciatica
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Sciatica
Precautions & Prevention of Sciatica
Treatment of Sciatica
Homeopathic Treatment of Sciatica
Homeopathic treatment of sciatica treats the pain very effectively and is able to rectify the compression or irritation on the sciatic nerve. There are different remedies for different patients depending upon their behaviors, attitudes, mental state, sleeping patterns, lifestyles and of course, the symptoms of the disease. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of sciatica are:
- Aesculus
- Bryonia
- Coloc
- Iris
- Kali iod
- Mag P
- Nux V
- Rhus tox
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Sciatica
If there is one treatment that can do miracles for sciatica, that is acupuncture. Relief is instant and long lasting. Acupuncture treatment causes the body to produce natural endorphins the most potent pain relievers. Acupuncture physicians treat sciatica at both local pain sites and distal points away from the pain area to reduce pain symptoms and treat the condition.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Sciatica
Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy treatment helps in increasing pain tolerance and threshold. It also helps in keeping your mind and spirit healthy which will help to heal your body.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Sciatica
In allopathic treatment of Sciatica, anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen treat both pain and inflammation. In cases of severe acute sciatica, muscle relaxants are prescribed. An injection of corticosteroids, a powerful anti-inflammatory, into the spinal fluid around the affected area delivers a high dose of medication to the spinal nerves.
Surgical Treatment of Sciatica
Surgical options include
- Lumbar laminectomy
- Microdiskectomy
In lumbar laminectomy with diskectomy, surgeons remove a portion of a herniated disk that’s pressing on a nerve. Sometimes a surgeon will perform this operation through a small incision while looking through a microscope (microdiskectomy).
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Sciatica
- Eat green leafy vegetables
- Eat fruits such as bananas and apples
- Avoid heavy meals
Other Treatment of Sciatica
Stretching exercises are usually recommended to relieve sciatica.