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10 Highly Effective Remedies For Sciatic Nerve Pain

Oct 14, 2016 Carly Fraser Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2019

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Cures For Sciatic Nerve Pain

Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic sciatic nerve pain (also called sciatica). Sciatic nerve pain is a pain that radiates from the lower back and spreads downward to the limbs and feet.

I personally used to suffer from sciatic nerve pain, and ended up getting rid of it by utilizing some of these awesome remedies.

What Is Sciatic Nerve Pain?

Sciatica develops when certain nerves become pinched in the lower spine, running along the sciatic nerve. Intense pain is felt, as a result, which runs the entire length of the legs. The symptoms of sciatica are as follows:

– Extreme pain during sitting
– Difficulty standing or walking (because of the pain)
– Usually only one affected leg
– Tingling, burning, or searing sensation in the affected leg
– Pain also affects the foot and toes
– Pain causes weakness and disability for moving the affected leg, foot or toes

Sciatic nerve pain is usually caused by a slipped or herniated disc, spinal injury, spinal stenosis, isthmic spondylolisthesis, or piriformis syndrome. It can also occur during pregnancy, due to a re-arranging of organs and pressure on the spine.

And you don’t need to turn to surgery or drugs to solve the problem. One study found that over 60% of patients who did not receive relief from sciatica after surgery, DID receive relief from spinal manipulation just as well as if they had undergone surgical intervention.

10 Remedies For Sciatic Nerve Pain

There are so many alternative treatments out there, that surgery and over-the-counter drugs should be your last option. Here are 10 natural remedies that can alleviate sciatic nerve pain.

1. Chiropractic Adjustments

As mentioned above, 60% of people with sciatica who didn’t get relief from other therapies and then tried spinal manipulation experienced the same amount of pain relief as patients who eventually had surgery. Chiropractic creates a response in the nervous system that relieves pain and shifts nerves and joints back into their proper position.

2. Acupuncture

Warming acupuncture, in which needles are heated, has also shown to provide relief to people experiencing sciatica. In one study, it was found that within a group of 30 individuals, 57% of cases were cured, 33% improved and 10% failed – with a total effective rate of 90%!

3. Hot and Cold Compresses

Alternating between a hot and cold compress can relax the nerve and muscles, while a the same time reducing pain and swelling, respectively. Always start with hot and then end with cold. For each treatment, hold the compress on for 15-20 minutes, and then switch. In around 1 hour you should start feeling relief.

4. Yoga

Gentle yoga helped my sciatica tremendously. Yoga helps to strengthen muscles and improves flexibility – it prevents people from falling back into postures that aggravates the sciatic nerve pain. This study found that yoga therapy is safe, and beneficial for individuals with non-specific lower back pain, or sciatica (particularly those accompanied by disc extrusions and bulges).

5. Deep Tissue Massage

This is another method that I utilized to help rid myself of sciatic nerve pain. Trigger-point therapy is best. The sciatic nerve sits below a muscle called the piriformis, which is located just below the glutes. A tight piriformis muscle will pinch the sciatic nerve, and cause numbness and tingling down the leg. Scheduling massage treatments 10 days apart, and continuing for four visits should do the trick. If not, try another form of pain relief.

6. Turmeric

A major cause of sciatic nerve pain is inflammation – the whole reason why you experience the pain to begin with. Turmeric is a wonderful treatment for sciatica, plus when you consume it, you will reap a host of other health benefits. Mix 1 cup of coconut milk with 1 tsp. turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat and drink. The coconut and pepper help with the absorbability of turmeric compounds.   

7. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek is another anti-inflammatory compound that helps relieve sciatic nerve pain. Grind a handful of fenugreek seeds and boil the powder in water to create a mushy paste. Apply the paste on the affected area and leave it on for a few hours, and rinse. Repeat until you get the results you desire. Alternatively, add fenugreek to your diet and reap the benefits that way, too!

8. Physical Activity

Becoming active is important if you experience sciatic nerve pain. Sitting in bed all day will just make the pain worse. Performing daily activity will strengthen your core muscles, and improve your posture (by avoiding the sitting position). Practicing targeted exercises for your pain, and performing certain stretches will help loosen up inflamed areas.

9. Arnica Cream

Arnica was one cream I used during my sciatic nerve pain bout, and it helped tremendously. Arnica helps improve circulation to the area, and speeds the healing of bruises, sprains, and various injuries to the muscles and bone. I think arnica mostly helped with relieving tension in the muscle that was surrounding the sciatic nerve, more than anything.

10. Devil’s Claw

This crazy looking herb is just as powerful and useful as ibuprofen for pain relief. People with sciatica should aim for 1,500 to 2,000 mg twice a day. Look for brands that contain around 50 mg of harpagoside, the active compound in Devil’s Claw. Avoid using if you are on blood-thinning medications or have peptic ulcers.

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Carly Fraser

About the Author

Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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Comments

  1. Shari says

    Jun 8, 2017 at 9:14 am

    I have a problem with my right leg, but not constant pain. I have a problem lifting my right leg.

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Jun 8, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      That may or may not be sciatica – try the stretches by looking them up in the search bar for sciatica and see if they help!

      Reply
  2. Terri says

    Oct 9, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I have lymph edema in right leg. Hurts all the way up to my lower back. Help??

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Oct 9, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      I have an article on healing the lymph here: https://livelovefruit.com/detoxify-lymphatic-system/

      Reply
  3. Anna-Marie DIZON says

    Aug 2, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    I suffered from sciatica many years ago but it's gone away, thank Goodness! I don't really know how but I did try YOGA and those positions helped me a lot! Every now and then, I'll feel a pinch again but I have learned to immediately do stretches and walk quite a bit..like at the Mall where the floor is even…and yes! check on your shoes..sometimes, that is the culprit!! I just travelled to Spain and had no problems with Sciatica or leg pain. I have massages regularly and yes, turmeric tea helps relax muscles. So, Sciatica can be cured without surgery or medication…it does heal itself in time…

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Aug 2, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      Yes, I agree! It just takes time, and being very gentle and patient with your body (and doing gentle stretches of course, and trying out new shoes, etc.). 🙂

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    Apr 4, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Hi Carly, do I need to stop running if I have Piriformis Syndrome pain?

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Apr 4, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      It’s okay to keep running if you can do so without pain but avoid longer-than-usual runs (which will increase the chance of overload as you fatigue) and slanted surfaces (which will increase the risk of pelvic misalignment).

      Reply

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