People complain about the pain that goes down from the buttock and runs down the leg to the toes are the patients suffering from sciatic pain. Reasons may be many, including poor posture or sitting in position for long hours might have led to this chronic pain. Adding to this such patients become frustrated in their day to day lives as they are unable to sit properly, stand for a longer period or walk. Moreover, the pain is not even relieved when they lie down because they feel the excruciating pain down in their legs.
Feeling this pain people should first opt for the home remedies with which they would be able to alleviate the pain to a greater extent.
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Massage
With massage, circulation in the back of the body will be enhanced and the muscles at the back will be relaxed. Moreover, the muscles that are affected by the sciatic nerve become loose as a result of the massage therapy.
Over the counter medications
Reduce inflammation with over the counter medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen that will act as anti-inflammatory and help in reducing pain.
Heat & Ice
Apply ice pack to the area where you are feeling acute pain which will help reduce inflammation. Moreover, the blood flow will be increased if little warmth is applied to the affected area. Collectively both heat and ice would be able to reduce pain and inflammation.
Stretch Yourself
Stretch your legs, which will offer good support for the back. The tightness as a result of chronic sciatic pain will become normal and the muscles will be relaxed. Make sure that you make exercise including stretching as part of your daily routine as it will be good prevention for sciatica.
Support & Posture
Avoid sitting on surfaces that are hard or uneven because this will further aggravate the sciatic pain. A cushioning mattress will help relax your legs and back, moreover sleeping with bent legs will help align your posture.
If you or any of your loved one is suffering from sciatic pain or any other body pain, get a professional advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212). He is an expert anesthesiologist and certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing pain relief techniques for the past several years with effective results.