Sciatica is a condition characterized by compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem. Symptoms of sciatica pain is usually in the buttocks, hips, feeling his leg and maybe even in the foot.
The pain may be described as follows:
• Sharp or stabbing
• Dull pain or
• Tingling
• Burning
• deafness
• Weakness
Symptoms of sciatica can deteriorate with:
• Standing or sitting
• sneezing, coughing or laughing
• Flex back
• Walking (distances even shorter)
• Exercise
The treatment West of sciatica include:
• Rental and his own determination, with plenty of rest
• Apply heat or ice on the affected area
• During cons of painkillers or anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant prescription drugs
• Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to relieve pressure on nerves
• When you sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees to relieve pressure on the lower back
• Physical therapy, exercises and stretching
• Surgery
As already mentioned, sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem. These may include:
• Spinal stenosis
• spondylolysis or “slipped disc”
• pyramidal syndrome
• Trauma – like a car accident or fall
• herniated disc in the spine
In Chinese medicine, sciatica can be one or a combination of different models, including the causes:
• stagnation of qi and blood
• Liver-Kidney Yin
• Depression of liver
• Syndrome Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
These models can be caused by trauma to the lower back due to a decrease due to aging of qi Normally the body to stress, one of the problems of the spine to respond sooner, or a reference to any other cause. It is recommended that the underlying cause of sciatica diagnosed by a doctor to ensure that the cause is treated, not just the pain.
Sciatic pain can be treated by acupuncture. There are acupuncture points on the back, hips, legs and hands to relieve pain, increase circulation and qi to flow to the affected area and reduce the compression on the nerve. Customized herbal formulas may also, in the case of complex models or deep help. Liniments and herbal blends can be used for the treatment of acupuncture continue.