Sciatica.
Some things in life are inevitable, there will be ups and downs and bad backs! I know I am being extremely specific in the last example but anyone who has suffered with this painful and potentially debilitating condition will know, a bad back can be quite a monumental experience with which to manoeuvrer, quite literally, oneself through.
It has been estimated that between ten and forty per cent of people will experience a sciatica attack. What is sciatica? Historically sciatica has been an acknowledged medical problem for quite some time and since the fifteenth century. It is today a recognised medical condition, and has been known to be seen in more men than women and in those of an age range from forties to fifties. It is associated with pain going along and down from the lower back, this pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Onset can often be sudden and following activities like heavy lifting, though gradual onset may also occur. The pain itself is often described as shooting and symptoms can typically be described as being experienced only on one side of the body. Certain causes, however, may result in pain being felt on both sides.
Experiences can provide reassurance and tips about improvement for others in a similar situation. As sciatica does seem to affect so many people, I have put together my own personal experience for anyone who has been through this kind of back ordeal or for others yet to experience a relatively mild or more serious period of sciatica, these are the facts and the truths as I have endured them.
There is a large range of effects and causes of sciatica and not everybody will suffer an attack but although painful, over time and with perseverance for many people, the problem will start to become less and less constricting.
The sciatica nerve runs from the lower back through the buttocks, thigh, upper and lower leg in to the foot. As mentioned above, usually only one side of the body is affected by some form of pressure on the nerve. Certain positions of sitting and bending the leg will cause sharp pain. In a mild case the sufferer can experiment different ways of movement and gradually regain the ability to walk which is, within reason, a good stimulation to regain full normal mobility.
Gentle rubbing in of a muscle ointment to the sore area can reduce distress and prepare one for physical movement. While remaining in one position might seem as if it is doing good, as the back is not setting off those painful signals, actually moving about gently can start to help healing. The process of moving about can seem most difficult in the mornings when even getting out of bed can be a gigantic task that one fears. Hold on in there, well not in the bed obviously, but in mental stamina means. When on these occasions walking can appear at first impossible, as you start to encourage gentle movement, the back can often start to feel the more supple and better for it. The getting back to walking properly, or as well as you are used to, may take several days but each day the pain and restriction will become less.
Ginger is extremely potent in helping to ease off the pain and discomfort of a sciatic nerve attack, and it can even aid in the healing process. Mild sciatica can be relived at home but if the symptoms persist or there is no improvement it is vital to seek proper qualified assistance. There are many exercises that range from small to more strenuous depending on your sciatica severity but in all of the forms the intention is to stretch the body and to facilitate recovery.
Often what caused the sciatica attack in the first place may not be known but knowing that a mild
attack can subside after a few days or even weeks can in itself be a great relief.
It has been estimated that between ten and forty per cent of people will experience a sciatica attack. What is sciatica? Historically sciatica has been an acknowledged medical problem for quite some time and since the fifteenth century. It is today a recognised medical condition, and has been known to be seen in more men than women and in those of an age range from forties to fifties. It is associated with pain going along and down from the lower back, this pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Onset can often be sudden and following activities like heavy lifting, though gradual onset may also occur. The pain itself is often described as shooting and symptoms can typically be described as being experienced only on one side of the body. Certain causes, however, may result in pain being felt on both sides.
Experiences can provide reassurance and tips about improvement for others in a similar situation. As sciatica does seem to affect so many people, I have put together my own personal experience for anyone who has been through this kind of back ordeal or for others yet to experience a relatively mild or more serious period of sciatica, these are the facts and the truths as I have endured them.
There is a large range of effects and causes of sciatica and not everybody will suffer an attack but although painful, over time and with perseverance for many people, the problem will start to become less and less constricting.
The sciatica nerve runs from the lower back through the buttocks, thigh, upper and lower leg in to the foot. As mentioned above, usually only one side of the body is affected by some form of pressure on the nerve. Certain positions of sitting and bending the leg will cause sharp pain. In a mild case the sufferer can experiment different ways of movement and gradually regain the ability to walk which is, within reason, a good stimulation to regain full normal mobility.
Gentle rubbing in of a muscle ointment to the sore area can reduce distress and prepare one for physical movement. While remaining in one position might seem as if it is doing good, as the back is not setting off those painful signals, actually moving about gently can start to help healing. The process of moving about can seem most difficult in the mornings when even getting out of bed can be a gigantic task that one fears. Hold on in there, well not in the bed obviously, but in mental stamina means. When on these occasions walking can appear at first impossible, as you start to encourage gentle movement, the back can often start to feel the more supple and better for it. The getting back to walking properly, or as well as you are used to, may take several days but each day the pain and restriction will become less.
Ginger is extremely potent in helping to ease off the pain and discomfort of a sciatic nerve attack, and it can even aid in the healing process. Mild sciatica can be relived at home but if the symptoms persist or there is no improvement it is vital to seek proper qualified assistance. There are many exercises that range from small to more strenuous depending on your sciatica severity but in all of the forms the intention is to stretch the body and to facilitate recovery.
Often what caused the sciatica attack in the first place may not be known but knowing that a mild
attack can subside after a few days or even weeks can in itself be a great relief.
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