Homeopathy For Sciatica
If you are feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, then you might be suffering from Sciatica. Sciatica is the term given to low back pain which travels in the distrubution of the sciatic nerve and is caused due to compression of the sciatic nerve..
Causes of Sciatica:
Any condition that compresses the sciatic nerve causing Sciatica pain is listed below:
• Herniated lumbar discs: Is the most common cause of sciatica in the lumbar spine.
• Degenerative Disc Disease: Aging is known to cause disc weakness further causing disc herniation.
• Some genetic predisposition may also make you prone to disk problems.
• Diabetes: affects the way your body uses blood sugar, making you more likely to develop nerve damage.
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: is narrowing of one or more neural passageways in the lower spine due to disc degeneration and/or facet arthritis.
• Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: results from a stress fracture at the 5th lumbar vertebra. The fracture combined with disc space collapse may allow the vertebra to slip forward on the first sacral segment causing the L5 nerve root (look in the picture above) to become pinched as it leaves the spine.
• Piriformis syndrome: Running directly above the sciatic nerve, the Piriformis muscle starts at your lower spine and connects to each thighbone. Piriformis syndrome occurs when the muscle becomes tight or goes into spasms, putting pressure on the sciatic nerve. Active runners and walkers, prolonged sitting, car accidents and falls may contribute to this condition.
• Trauma: A car accident, fall or blow to the spine can injure the lumbar or sacral nerve roots. Also your occupation that requires you to twist your back, carry heavy loads or drive a motor vehicle for long periods makes you more prone to develop sciatica.
• Spinal Tumors and Infections are rare disorders that may compress the sciatic nerve.
• Sciatic nerve tumor or injury. Although uncommon, the sciatic nerve itself may be affected by a tumor or injury, leading to sciatic pain.
• Other causes. In some cases, no cause may be found. A number of problems can affect the bones, joints and muscles, all of which could possibly result in sciatic pain.
Symptoms of Sciatica:
• Usually sciatica affects one side of the body.
• Radiating pain from lower back through the back of the thigh and down through the leg to the foot or toes.
• Pain may be constant or intermittent, dull, sharp, shooting, burning or tingling sensation.
• Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot.
• Everyday activity like walking, sitting and standing may be painful and difficult.
• Coughing and sneezing can increase the pain.
• Losing control of bowel or bladder – this is a sign of Cauda Equina Syndrome which is an emergency situation and requires immediate medical attention.
Homeopathic approach to Sciatica:
Homeopathy is the only form of treatment that has shown an overwhelming positive response in treating Sciatica. Constitutionally prescribed Homeopathic remedies can effectively and permanently reduce pain and other symptoms of Sciatica.
Hence every individual suffering from Sciatica must consider Homeopathy to provide relief and lifetime cure. Homeopathic treatment can change a person’s life from one of distress to one of health