A pinched sciatic nerve is called sciatica. In this case, a person experiences various unpleasant sensations (burning and tingling at the lower back), which are transmitted to the thighs and to the outside of the lower leg. This leads to restriction of movement. The symptoms that appear indicate that there was compression and irritation of the nerve roots, through which the sciatic nerve is formed. Sometimes the pain can be so severe that a person loses the ability to move independently.
Pinched sciatic nerve: home treatment
Of course, the most effective help for this disease can be provided by doctors. However, it is not always possible to turn to them. First of all, the patient should avoid movements that cause pain. Effectively this can be done using a special corset that stabilizes the damaged area.
How to relieve inflammation
There are several ways to effectively influence the pinch of the sciatic nerve. Treatment at home should begin with warming up. Dry heat is used for this: their clothes are worn on the patient
x / tissue, and the affected area is rubbed with ointments. Effective "Vipratox", "Analgos", "Indovazin". Favorably affects and "Demiksid" from which applications are made. To do this, moisten the napkin with a 5 percent solution of the above medication, then glue it with a special adhesive on the affected area, and cover with a film on top. From above the whole structure is wrapped in cloth. This application should be applied to the sore spot for about half an hour. It takes one or two weeks to heal. Edema can be relieved by intramuscular administration of Diclofenac
potassium, Lornoxicam. Despite the fact that these drugs are relatively safe, you should consult your doctor before using them, especially if you are diagnosed with a pinch of the sciatic nerve. Treatment at home also involves the use of various gels: Flexen, Fastum, Dolgit cream, Ketonal. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the fact that gels are absorbed into the skin better than ointments.
Folk methods of exposure
One of the most effective methods of treatment is massage and the use of honey-alcohol infusion, which will help to cope with such a problem as pinching of the sciatic nerve. Home treatment implies the use of such a recipe: 300 g of honey is taken, heated in a water bath and 50 g of alcohol is added. Then, using a light massage, the resulting mixture is rubbed into the affected area.
Bath with broths
Sciatic nerve neuritis is also treated with various herbal baths. To do this, you need to make a decoction of aspen bark, straw, and add horseradish and turpentine to it. If the disease is chronic, then regular visits to the bath are effective. Moreover, the use of a birch broom is mandatory when visiting a steam room. According to some healers, such baths are very effective.
Nettle
Nettle treatment of the sciatic nerve at home is equally helpful. To do this, an infusion is made from this plant, vegetable oil and salt are added to it. After the ingredients are mixed, they are poured into a container prepared in advance and brought to a boil. After cooling, the resulting product is applied to a sore spot and rubbed into the skin.