To eliminate inflammation of the sciatic nerve, treatment should not be directed to the symptoms, but to the cause of the disease. However, in some cases, symptomatic therapy also greatly alleviates the condition.
If there is inflammation of the sciatic nerve, treatment should, as a matter of priority, include measures to eliminate the pain syndrome.
Experts recommend the use of cool compresses. To do this, a cloth dipped in cold water is suitable. You can wrap ice cubes in a soft cloth. When applying compresses to the most painful areas, it should be remembered that the duration of such procedures should not be more than ten minutes.
If the pain accompanying inflammation of the sciatic nerve is too intense, treatment can be done with painkillers (for example, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac). In this case, the effectiveness of such therapy occurs subject to bed rest. It should be noted that peace is an integral part of therapy in the acute stage. In addition to painkillers, the doctor may prescribe sedatives, decongestants, and absorbable drugs. Treatment for inflammation of the sciatic nerve necessarily includes the intake of vitamins. In the case of intense pain, novocaine blockades are prescribed with the use of vitamin B12 and corticosteroid drugs.
Often limited mobility accompanies pinching of the sciatic nerve. Physical therapy exercises, as well as physiotherapeutic procedures, contribute to a more rapid recovery of the condition. Very effective is hydrotherapy and massage
To eliminate inflammation of the sciatic nerve, treatment at home can be carried out using various alcohol tinctures. For example, hot pepper tincture helps a lot.
In folk medicine, there are also a lot of tools to get rid of sciatica (inflammation of the sciatic nerve). To prepare one of these tools you will need a mixture of a glass of flour with three tablespoons of honey (tablespoons). Without adding water, you should knead the dough, make a cake. It is placed on the lumbosacral region, covered with polyethylene. It is recommended that you wrap a warm scarf on top. Keep the cake until morning all night. In the morning, the cake is removed, and the sacral area is rubbed with warm water.
Very useful in inflammatory processes, a decoction of chamomile. To prepare it, you will need five tablespoons of raw materials (tablespoons), a liter of water. The mixture is poured in an enameled container, boiled for ten minutes. Having cooled, the broth needs to be filtered. Every day, in a glass for three days, it is recommended to take this remedy.
As a rule, in case of timely implementation of therapeutic measures, pain and inflammation pass. However, very often people ignore the manifestation of the disease. This can lead to very undesirable consequences. In some cases, surgery may be required.
In order not to bring the condition to an advanced stage, you should consult a doctor for help. At the same time, the appearance of some symptoms may indicate that it is impossible to procrastinate on a visit to the doctor. These include:
- high temperature (more than 38 degrees), before knocking it down, you should call a doctor and wait for his arrival;
- redness or swelling on the back;
- pain arising in the upper leg and moving down;
- A strong sensation of numbness in the legs, hips, or in the pelvic area;
- burning during urination, the appearance of blood impurities;
- increased pain in a horizontal position, which negatively affects sleep;
- preservation and intensification of pain on the second and third day.
In these cases, getting rid of the disease yourself is highly discouraged.