Natural Remedies for Sciatica
Natural Remedies for Sciatica IMPORTANT: Sciatica can have various causes, from a simple piriformis muscle spasm to a severe herniated disc. The remedies in this article are useful for mild and moderate forms. If pain is accompanied by persistent numbness, muscle weakness, or loss of sphincter control, seek medical attention immediately. Never replace medical treatment without your specialist’s approval. Sciatica is not a disease in itself, but a symptom: pain that starts in the lower back, travels down through the buttock, along the back of the thigh, sometimes all the way to the calf and foot. The sciatic nerve is the thickest nerve in the human body, roughly the size of your little finger, and when irritated or compressed, it can keep you in bed for weeks. Country grandmothers knew this pain well and had entire recipe books with St. John’s wort, horseradish, and mustard that treated people in the villages until they were back on their feet. ...