Sciatica - The Basics You Need to Know

What is Sciatica? 

Actually, sciatica is a symptom of a condition - not a condition in and of itself. The most common definition is "pain running down the back of the leg." Because sciatica is only a symptom, you will need to seek a qualified health care professional to get properly diagnosed. Then you can begin treatment for that condition. 

What causes Sciatic Pain? 

Often, there are a few main conditions for sciatica nerve pain: Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Piriformis Syndrome.  You must dig a little deeper to figure out what caused your pain in the first place. Disc’s don’t just become herniated, something triggered that disc to become herniated in the first place. 

If you want to get relief you must treat the causes not just the symptoms. Most of the sciatica treatments you have seen or heard of fail to attack the causes. Most sciatic pain can be attributed to imbalances in the muscle. Muscle Imbalances occur from lack of activity, poor posture and flexibility.
 

What are the symptoms of Sciatica?

Sciatica symptoms vary from person to person. Common symptoms are burning or tingling sensations in the leg and buttocks. Sciatic pain often travels all the way down from the buttocks to the toes. Many times patients feel pain in the lower back are as well as in the legs. 

What are the most common treatments for Sciatica? 

Typical treatments for sciatic pain are things like Cortisone injections, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hot packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, surgery, and therapeutic exercises are common treatments for sciatic pain sufferers. 

Which Sciatica treatments work best? 

Again, the answer to this question will vary from person to person. For some people acupuncture delivers temporary relief from sciatic pain. Others use heat therapy and a combination of stretching and exercise to relieve their pain.  

The most effective treatment for sciatic pain uses the principles of Muscle Balance Therapy. Muscle balance therapy enables you to find the true cause of the condition that is keeping you in pain. 

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