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What
Is Sciatica...?
The long and very large nerve named sciatic which supplies the muscles
of the thigh, leg, and foot, and the skin of the leg, running the entire
length of the leg becomes inflamed to cause sciatica. Sciatica pain is
felt in the thigh and other areas associated with the sciatic nerve, buttocks,
knee, leg, and even foot in severe cases. It may be caused by a slipped
disk, or an inflammation in or around the vertebral bones. An abnormal
condition in nearby blood vessels may press on the nerve. Hardening of
the arteries can cause reduction of blood supply and pain in the nerve.
Poor muscle tone, or contracted ligaments, may also cause a problem with
sciatica.
The
most common symptoms of sciatica are:
Sciatica pain, for some people, can be severe and debilitating.
For others, the pain from sciatica might be infrequent and irritating,
but has the potential to get worse. Usually, sciatica only affects
one side of the lower body and the pain often radiates from the
lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through
the leg. Depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain
may also radiate to the foot or toes.
One
or more of the following sensations may occur as a result of sciatica:
Pain
in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
Burning
or tingling down the leg
Weakness,
numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant
pain on one side of the rear
A shooting
pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Low
back pain may be present along with the leg pain, but usually the
low back pain is less severe than the leg pain
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While sciatica
can be very painful, it is rare that permanent nerve damage (tissue damage)
will result. Most sciatica pain syndromes result from inflammation and
will get better within a period of two weeks to a few months. Also, because
the spinal cord is not present in the lower (lumbar) spine, a herniated
disc in this area of the anatomy does not present a danger of paralysis.
Sciatica
Pain Relief with Pain Relief Wheat Bags...
Heat and cold has long been known as excellent ways to alleviate many
forms of pain, and this includes Sciatica pain.
For sciatica pain relief, heat or freeze these cushions to help alleviate
the pain, especially in the acute phase. Usually the cushions work best
either hot or cold, when applied for approximately 20 minutes, and repeated
every two hours. Most people use the cushions frozen first, which numbs
sore tissues and slows the inflammation, but some people find more relief
with heat. The two may be alternated to help with sciatica pain relief.
Wheat
bags have been used as a drug-free alternative therapy for many
years. The cellular structure of wheat enables it to absorb heat or cold
very quickly and release it slowly over a long period of time.
Wheat
bags can also be used as a comforter when feeling unwell.
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