Finding an Effective Sciatica Treatment

The majority of spinal problems are related to the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine contains 5 vertebrae which are protected by a strong cartilaginous ring which is firmly attached to both sides of each vertebrae. These rings are known as discs. The inner mass is known as the nucleus pulposis, and when, due to a car accident or other traumatic experience, a tear appears in the cartilage, the inner fluid can flow out. If the cartilage is damaged and the substance in the inner mass escapes, this results in spasms in the surrounding area.

What can make the situation ten times worse, is when this puts pressure on the nerves, and most especially, when the sciatic nerve is involved. The ability of the ring or disc to function properly as a shock absorber is then greatly affected resulting in stiffness, a degree of immobility and severe pain. These cartilaginous shapes which are protecting the vertebral bodies and providing nourishment for the discs, need to be looked after.

Many specialists dealing with back problems, including nerve damage, believe in the importance of a balanced diet, and if there is a vulnerability in this particular area, diet may well be a contributory factor. Sciatica is sometimes seen as being symptomatic in that it creates pins and needles, but a real sciatica will cause severe pain for the sufferer. When pressure on the hypersensitive nerve root becomes really bad treatment should be sought immediately. Normally after several treatment sessions the patient will be alright again, and with some exercising, the muscles will get stronger and become more capable of performing the normal required movements for which they were designed.

A treatment recommended by some top back specialists is that of magnetic therapy. It is used to restore the balance in the lumbar region. This is achieved by measuring the patient’s legs, and by doing so an imbalance may be discovered when trying to square the heels of the patient lying in a supine position. It is generally found that whenever the legs have been balanced with the help of magnetic therapy, the problems will have been solved and proving that stabilisation of the disc may be the solution to the back problem.

Sciatica is definitely a very nasty condition. In many clinics and hospitals it is treated with acupuncture or laser treatment. Sometimes sciatica patients benefit from homoeopathic remedies, such as Imperarthritica which is conducive in gaining control over inflammation. A high dose of Arnica is also recommended. The most common form of treatment for sciatica is physiotherapy which manipulates the lumbar region in order to release the pressure on the nerve and thus relieve the suffering of the patient. There are clearly several acceptable options for the treatment of sciatica so you should talk to your medical adviser to identify the one (or ones) that best match your individual circumstances.