Acupuncture For Sciatica Nerve Pain – The Alternative To Prescription Drugs.
Perhaps your grandmother has mentioned having sciatica. Although it may sound like a foreign food dish, in reality it is a painful bodily condition. Here, I shed light on the mystery.
As a matter of fact, the mystery is not very complex. Sciatica is a condition that affects the body’s sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body, begins in the lower spine and extends through the buttocks and lower leg. Sciatic pain may be felt from the lower back all the way to the toes. It occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed.
Many things can cause sciatica. A problem with the vertebral column is most often the culprit. A bulging disc can cause the nerve to become trapped, resulting in excruciating pain in the lower back, buttocks and lower legs. It is possible for a disc to herniate at the level of the spine where the sciatic nerve begins. As the disc then exerts pressure on the nerve, it becomes trapped. Various symptoms occur as the nerve becomes irritated and inflamed. Other conditions can cause the sciatic nerve to become inflamed, including emotional stressors, infections, injury, etc.
Symptoms occur when the sciatic nerve is caught. Pain is the major symptom. The pain can affect your whole leg. The pain may be present in your lower back, your buttocks or in your thigh, or it could be present in all three areas. Sometimes numbness, tingling or burning occur, too. Sitting can also be a painful experience for people who have sciatica. It seems that the only way to get relief is to lie straight.
At first, the majority of people do not go to their physician, and they are even less likely to visit a Florida acupuncturist. But you should seek medical help when the pain continues. Make sure that you explain all your symptoms to your physician so that he/she can provide a proper diagnosis. In addition, the physician will perform an examination and take a medical history.
Allopathic physicians may advise the use of prescription pain killers and anti-inflammatory medicines; and possibly even surgery. These approaches are unlikely to fix the problem, most often covering up your symptoms. The pain and inflammation can be taken care of with medication, but you don’t want to be on painkillers for the rest of your life, so the misalignment of the spine must be corrected.
For this reason visiting your acupuncturist is highly recommended. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and herbs, the root of the problem is addressed and corrected rather than masked by medications. Once your pain is alleviated a great way to keep the sciatica at bay is to practice yoga regularly. Stretching and strengthening will keep your structure in optimal health, not to mention all the other wonderful benefits you will receive from this ancient wisdom.
