A pinched sciatic nerve is called sciatica. In this case, a person has various unpleasant sensations (burning and tingling in the lower back), which are transmitted to the thighs and to the outer side of the lower leg. This results in a restriction of movement. The symptoms that appeared 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 the person loses the ability to move independently.
Pinched sciatic nerve: treatment at home
Of course, doctors can provide the most effective help for this disease. However, it is not always possible to contact them. First of all, the patient should avoid movements that cause pain. This can be done effectively with a special corset that stabilizes the damaged area.
How to relieve inflammation
There are several ways to effectively deal with pinchingsciatic nerve. Treatment at home should begin with warming up. For this, dry heat is used: the patient is put on their woolen clothes or
cotton fabrics, and the affected area is rubbed with ointments. Effective "Vipratoks", "Analgos", "Indovazin". Favorably affects and "Demiksid", from which applications are made. To do this, it is necessary to moisten the napkin with a 5% solution of the above medicine, then glue it with a specialized plaster on the affected area, and cover it with a film on top. From above, the entire structure is wrapped with a cloth. This application should be applied to the sore spot for about half an hour. It takes one or two weeks to heal. You can remove the swelling with the help of intramuscular injection of "Diclofenac
potassium”, “Lornoxicam”. Despite the fact that these drugs are relatively safe, you should consult your doctor before using them, especially if you have been diagnosed with a pinched sciatic nerve. Home treatment also involves the use of various gels: Flexen, Fastum, Dolgit cream, Ketonal. At the same time, it is worth paying attention to the fact that gels are absorbed into the skin better than ointments.
Folk methods of influence
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 a pinched sciatic nerve. Home treatment includesthe use of such a recipe: 300 g of honey is taken, heated in a water bath and 50 g of alcohol is added. Then, with a light massage, the resulting mixture is rubbed into the affected area.
Decoction bath
Neuritis of the sciatic nerve 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 also effective. Moreover, the use of a birch broom is mandatory when visiting the steam room. According to some healers, these baths are very effective.
Nettle
Treatment of the sciatic nerve at home with nettle is no less useful. To do this, an infusion is made from this plant, vegetable oil and s alt 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 the sore spot and rubbed into the skin.
