Relieve Sciatica in Leg Without Use Of Pain Killers
What can I do to help relieve the pain of my mothers sciatica in her leg without the use of pain killers?
Does anybody please know of anything safe I can do to help relieve my mothers pain from sciatica down her right leg without the use of painkillers.
Thank you.
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A TENS machine may be a good idea. I was helped by going to for exercises in the pool with a physical therapist. I did not know that sciatica pain could go away, but mine did.
It may be helpful to have your mother lie on her back and relax while you take the heel of the leg with the pain and gently pull straight away from the hip. Do this very gently at first to make sure it doesn’t aggravate the problem. It shouldn’t, but it’s better to be safe than sorry!
Chiropractic, cranio-sacral, osteopathic techniques may help your mother. Acupuncture can be very helpful too. Some insurance plans cover some of these treatments.
Here’s a thought to share with your mother, in many instances the muscles pull the vertebrae into pressuring the nerve(s) which cause the pain. Getting the muscles to work normally will get to the root of the problem.
She would benefit from taking extra magnesium, preferably as magnesium citrate.
Try a TENS machine, if you live in the UK you can rent them from boots.
Provide a quite,calm environment. You can also use a deviation technique such as mellow music.
i get this too, i use deep heat spray, which helps for a while and i also use this like small bean bag thing that you heat in the microwave,( sorry have forgotten what there called ) that relives pain for a while too.
err, have just read the reply from davis.g, idoubt he knows how painful sciatica is!!
Yes, get her a Pain Pen – do a google and you’ll find it. I swear by mine and carry it everywhere, you can order it online
cold pads , you can get them from the chemist and you can re-use them as many times as you want about £5.
please don’t use anything with heat it makes it worse in the long run even though it feels really good at the time
I recommend a gel called Ibugel Forte 10%.
The main ingridient is Ibuprofen.
You maybe able to buy this at any chemist,
if not your Doctor could prescribe it.
It does work.
Sciatica is very painful. I don’t think you can relieve that sort of pain without painkillers; I’ve been there. A warm bath helps for a little while, so do physiotherapy exercises for some people, but they can only take the edge off the pain. Better to take the pills and be able to live a little. Well done you for caring – your mum must be proud of you. Good luck to you both.
Physiotherapy is the best.Pain killers do give temporary relief.Prolonged use of pain killers like brufen are harmful to health.
An ayurvedic oil Dhanwantharam Kuzhzmpu" massaging of which on affected leg follwed by steam massage will give good relief.You have to use for 2 months daily.It is herbal sand harmless.If any Indian Stores are there you may get it there.If you donot get it there please write to
Kottakkal Arya Vaidysala&Hospital
KOTTAKKAL P.O
Kerala State.INDIA
PS.It is not costly.100 ml will do.