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Sciatica refers to discomfort or nerve pain resulting from inflammation of the sciatic nerve, a nerve that branches from the lower back and extends down to each leg.
Sciatica is caused by a compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. When this happens, it can cause pain to radiate down the buttock, leg, and foot.
In most cases, the sciatic nerve is compressed by something, such as an injury. If you’re experiencing persistent sciatica, you might like to get immediate treatment or relief.
Here are the various critical sciatica treatments and reliefs that you should know about.
14. Cold And Hot Packs
Alternating heat and cold packs can provide immediate relief for sciatic nerve pain. Ice packs decrease inflammation, while heat increases blood flow to the affected area (which speeds healing). The painful muscle spasms associated with sciatica may also be alleviated by using heat and cold.
A 15-minute application of ice every hour, followed by a 15-minute application of heat every two or three hours, will reduce pain.
13. Stretching
Certain stretches may provide some alleviation to those with sciatica-related pain. Some people with sciatica find that stretching relieves their discomfort. A doctor may recommend stretches such as knees to chest, cobra or modified cobra, and seated hip stretch, to name mention a few.
These exercises can help relieve pain by lowering muscular tension, decreasing pressure on the sciatic nerve, addressing core stability, and improving posture.
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