Sciatica

Are you suffering from Sciatica?

Don’t lose heart there is naturopathy treatment available with a mindful, targeted yoga practice and diet regimen that can help you overcome the pain. Surgery is not the only option. Naturopathy gives a viable option.

Sciatica pain is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is actually a bundle of nerves at the base of the spine from where it branches off through the buttocks muscles to the deep muscles at the back of the thighs down the legs to the foot. Sciatica generally flares up while bending over, running, sitting (especially driving) and during many other everyday movements, both active and passive.

In our Oyappan hospital ayurveda & Naturopathy treatment for sciatic pain there are several non-invasive and natural healing techniques.

Treatment:

• Diet therapy: No matter what the original cause of sciatica, muscle spasms and inflammation become part of the problem. A diet rich in magnesium can help relieve muscle spasms. Peanuts, almonds, cashew and other nuts are great sources of magnesium, as are beans, bananas and leafy green vegetables.
• Yoga therapy: Yogic asanas help strengthen the back muscles and relax the piriformis muscle which reduces stiffness and pressure against the sciatic nerve. It progresses from simple foundational asanas to specific yoga poses which goes a long way to drastically reduces the pain. Naturopathy Treatment of Sciatica Naturopathy has come out with a viable option with yoga, right diet and physiotherapy, yoga therapy Acupuncture, etc.
• Physiotherapy: physiotherapy use a wide range of treatment depending upon the type of sciatica. Physiotherapy exercise that helps in joint mobilization which helps relieve pain and promotes proper motion of the joints. Sciatica stretches prescribed by physiotherapists are very effective in reducing leg pain and bringing the pain to the centralized zone of lower back.
• Panchakarma Therapy: Ayurveda stands as a better alternative to surgery for Sciatica. Ayurvedic therapies like Dhanyamla dhara, Abhyanga swedana, Pathrapotali swedana (Elakizhi), Sarvangadhara (Pizhichil), Kati Vasti, Vasti (the most important procedure in Ayurveda for curing Sciatica permanently) etc., are carried out as per the necessity and condition. These therapies are directed towards relieving the inflammation and underlying causes of Sciatica; relieving the spasms and nerve compressions in the affected area; and strengthening and nourishing the entire spine & supporting tissues. Usually the treatment period is 4 – 5 weeks according to the severity of the disease.
• Kati Vasti : Kati Vasti is an intensely soothing massage treatment in which warmed, herbal oil is applied to the lower back area using a dam (container) made from dough. Kati Vasti relieves lower back pain and treats complaints affecting the abdomen.
• Herbal Steam Bath: Herbal steam bath or ayurvedic steam therapy is also beneficial for relieving pain, numbness and the tingling sensation of the back and legs.
• Abhyanga: Abhyanga is highly effective in the treatment of Sciatica. Abhyangam is a full body massage done with medicated herbal oils. This helps in stimulating the nerves and reduce the pain.