How to Use Natural Medicine for Sciatica

Sciatica is an extremely painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched. Sciatica can cause hot pain and aching in the buttocks, and shooting pain in the hamstrings and calves. It can also cause pain and loss of strength in the feet and ankles. Traditional medicine treats sciatica with powerful painkillers, bed rest and even surgery, however these methods to not treat the cause of the problem. With natural medicine, you can cure your sciatica, and learn to prevent it in the future.

Things You'll Need

• Potatoes
• Celery
• Carrots
• Horseradish
• Hot water bag

Instructions

1. Relieve the painful symptoms of sciatica by drinking fresh vegetable juice made from potatoes, celery and carrots. Simply add equal parts of each raw vegetable to a blender or juicer with a little bit of water and drink a large glass once or twice daily. Potatoes and celery are both natural medicines for pain relief and carrots are a healthy way to make the juice more palatable.

2. Relax the sciatic nerve by using a poultice made from fresh minced horseradish. Simply apply the horseradish to the painful area and cover with a thick towel, leaving for at least one hour at a time. This smelly, yet effective natural medicine can be used two or three times a day to relax the nerves that are causing your painful symptoms.

3. Increase your sleep quality and relax the nerves and muscles that cause sciatica by sleeping with a hot water bottle under the affected buttock. Your natural body heat will be enough to keep the water warm throughout the night.

4. Stretch. In many people, the sciatic nerve runs directly through the middle of the gluteus maximus, the large muscles that makes up your buttocks, increasing the frequency and severity of sciatica. Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi as well as regular massage are all great ways to both treat and prevent sciatica.

5. Swim regularly to naturally relieve the pressure that muscles place on the sciatic nerve. Keeping your body fit, your muscles toned and flexible and regular gentle exercise will help you to treat and prevent sciatica in the future.