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Top 7 Natural Ways To Get Relief From Sciatica (Sciatic Nerve Pain)

Turmeric is the most common spice used in the kitchen which is packed with various medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. It contains a compound called Curcumin that helps reduce nerve pain and inflammation.

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Top 7 Natural Ways To Get Relief From Sciatica (Sciatic Nerve Pain)

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  1. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com WHAT IS SCIATICA? • It is not a disease, it is degenerative syndrome of leg pain, and it is very painful condition in which pain starts from lower back to the toe. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  2. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com WHY IT IS CALLED SCIATICA? • Because in this condition sciatic nerve gets effected and pain occurs in the same nerve. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  3. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW • Sciatica is described in Ayurveda as ‘Gridhrasi', meaning ‘vulture-like’ walking of the person suffering from it. • As it is caused by aggravation of Vatadosha, it is popularly known as GridhrasiVaatRoga. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  4. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com CAUSES OF SCIATICA • There are various reasons for sciatica pain and the most common cause of sciatica is bulging or ruptured disc in the spine pressing against nerve roots that results in sciatic nerve pain. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  5. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • But in some cases it may be symptom of other problems that affect the spine like bone spurs, narrowing of spinal canal. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  6. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com SYMPTOMS OF SCIATICA • Constant pain only in one side of the buttock or leg • Severe Pain while sitting • Burning, tingling, or searing sensation in leg • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  7. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg, foot, and/or toes. • A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up or walk. • Pain radiates down the leg and possibly into the foot and toes (it rarely occurs only in the foot). • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  8. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 7 NATURAL WAYS TO GET RELIEF FROM SCIATICA 1. HOME REMEDIES A. HOT OR COLD COMPRESSES • Use of hot or cold compresses can help relieve sciatica pain and inflammation. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  9. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Heat treatment relaxes tense muscles that may be compressing the sciatic nerve. • You can also alternate heat and cold, starting with the hot compress and ending with the cold compress. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  10. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • For heat treatment, you can use steamed towel. • For cold, ice cubes covered with cloth can be used. • Place a hot or cold pack on the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  11. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Do this every few hours until you get relief. Note: If you have circulatory problems then avoid the cold compress. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  12. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com B. TURMERIC • Turmeric is the most common spice used in the kitchen which is packed with various medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. • It contains a compound called Curcumin that helps reduce nerve pain and inflammation. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  13. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com HOW TO USE? • Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to 1 cup of milk. • You can also add a small cinnamon stick and boil the solution. • Sweeten this healthy drink with honey and drink it once or twice daily until you see improvement. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  14. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Another option is to take 500 mg Curcumin supplements such as Planet Ayurveda’s Curcumin Capsules, 3 times a day for several weeks. Note: Turmeric may not be suitable for those taking blood thinners. Those suffering from gallstones should also avoid it. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  15. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com C. MASSAGE • Massage is one of the beneficial therapy that works on muscles spasm, pain, and numbness of legs and toes. • Massage the affected area with herbal oil, 2 or 3 times a day until you get relief. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  16. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Another option is to add 3 tablespoons of nutmeg powder to 1 cup of sesame oil and heat the mixture. • Allow it to cool and massage the affected area with it when it is comfortably warm. • Do this a few times a day for a few weeks. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  17. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com D. EPSOM SALT BATH • Epsom salts are known to relax the nervous system and draw toxins out of your body, and can be found in any local drug store. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  18. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Fill the bathtub with hot water and add 2 cups of Epsom salt. • Soak your leg or foot/ affected area for about 15-20 minutes. • The heat will also increase circulation and reduce inflammation. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  19. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 2. HERBS A. TURMERIC • Turmeric has chemical constituent which is packed with anti-inflammatory properties and can help relieve sciatica pain and swelling by lowering levels of certain inflammation-fueling enzymes. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  20. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • It can be taken in the form of tea, in cooking, or even apply it topically in a paste for the best benefits. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  21. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com B. GARLIC • Like turmeric, garlic also has amazing anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great sciatica pain treatment. • Increase your use of garlic in all your dishes, but also consider taking it with pure extract as a supplement like Garlic capsules (Planet Ayurveda). • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  22. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Consume daily at least four raw cloves each morning. • It helps to fight pain and also to boost your immune system. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  23. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com C. VALERIAN ROOT • Valerian root works as a relaxant and relieves chronic nerve pain. • It is particularly good for easing sciatica pain caused by a muscle spasm. • This herb contains volatile oils that help relax your muscles and ease tension. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  24. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com HOW TO USE? • You can drink valerian tea prepared by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried valerian root in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. • Drink this herbal tea several times a week for a few weeks. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  25. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 3. DIET There are certain foods that can help alleviate the pain and improve the structure and functions of the nerves. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  26. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com FOODS YOU SHOULD INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET ARE:- • Fiber Rich foods, such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, Artichokes, broccoli, White gourd, pomegranate, apples, blackberries, figs, dates, etc. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  27. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Magnesium Rich Foods such as dairy products, fish, meat, seafood, apples, apricots, brown rice, and Lima beans. • Foods Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids such as salmon, sardines, herrings, mackerel, tuna, black cod, trout, halibut, flaxseeds and walnuts. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  28. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Vitamins A Rich Foods such as dairy products – milk, cheese and yogurt, carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, orange-colored fruits. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  29. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Vitamin C Rich Foods that include oranges, grapefruits, pineapples, tomatoes, spinach, mustard greens, strawberries, cherries, cantaloupe regular and sweet potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and green and yellow vegetables. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  30. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Vitamin K Sources such as broccoli and spinach, alfalfa, vegetable oils and cereals. • Vitamin B6 Rich Foods such as bananas, garbanzo beans, peanut butter, tomato juice, spinach, soybeans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, poultry and wheat bran. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  31. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Vitamin B9 Rich Foods such as asparagus, beans, peas, lima bean, whole grains, mushrooms, broccoli, orange juice, avocados and turnip greens. • Vitamin B12 Rich Foods such as oysters, crab, tuna, salmon, lobster, lamb, Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  32. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Potassium Rich Foods such as white beans, dark leafy greens, potatoes, apricots, avocadoes, mushrooms, fish (salmon) and Banana. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  33. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 4. YOGA POSES If you’ve had the pleasure of taking a yoga class, you know how beneficial it can be for relieving almost any kind of pain. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  34. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com A. THE STANDING BACK TWIST • Place your foot on a chair and put the outside of your opposite hand on your raised knee (left hand to the right knee or right hand to left knee). • Keep your other hand on your hip. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  35. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Turning your upper body while keeping your hips facing forward hold the position for thirty seconds, then switch. • Repeat this process for several times. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  36. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com B. THE KNEE RAISE • Lie on your back and draw one knee to the chest while keeping the other leg straight and resting on the floor. • Press it against your chest, pushing it as far down as you can, and hold the position for 30 seconds and repeat the procedure on alternate side. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  37. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com C. THE TWO KNEE TWIST • Lie on your back and splay your arms to form a capital "T." • Keeping your shoulders on the floor, turn your knees out to one side then keep your shoulders on the floor and Hold the position for a minute, then alternate sides. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  38. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com D. THE SINGLE KNEE TWIST • Lie on your back and keeping one leg straight, twist one knee to a 90° angle then keep the opposite hand on that knee. • Turn to face the arm still on the floor and keep both shoulders against the floor. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  39. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com E. THE TWISTED LUNGE • This is a trickier pose but really opens your hips. • Step one leg forward, bend at the knee then the other leg should stay out behind you. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  40. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Try to keep your feet one leg's length apart. • Turning your back, place your opposite elbow on the outside your bent knee then bring your palms together and hold for thirty seconds. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  41. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 5. EXERCISES A. ARDHA BHUJANGASANA • ArdhaBhujangasana is best exercise which helps in lumbar disc prolapse and lower back pain. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  42. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com B. LOW BACK MUSCLES STRENGTHENING EXERCISE • Upper back extension. • In this pose, hands clasped behind the lower back, raise the head and chest slightly against gravity while looking at the floor (stay low). • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  43. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Begin by holding position for 5 seconds, and gradually work up to 20 seconds. • Repeat the whole procedure for 8-10 times. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  44. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com C. ABDOMINAL MUSCLES STRENGTHENING EXERCISE • Curl-ups. • For the upper abdominals, the patient should lie on the back with knees bent, arms folded across the chest, and the pelvis tilted to flatten the back. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  45. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com • Then curl-up lifting the head and shoulders from the floor. • Hold for two to four seconds, then slowly lower to starting position. • Increase the number of sets slowly. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  46. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com NOTE:- • Do not attempt to lift the head up too high, and bring the head and chest towards the ceiling. • For patients with neck pain, place the hands behind the head to support the neck. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  47. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Do Not exercise when there is pain. Rest is the only solution. Exercise may worsen the condition during the acute phase. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  48. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com 6. PLANET AYURVEDA’S HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SCIATICA • Planet Ayurveda offers best combination of effective herbal remedies (Disc Care Pack) for ayurvedic treatment of Sciatica. • These herbal remedies are completely safe for use and free from any color, starch and preservatives. DISC CARE PACK • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  49. +91-172-521-4030 herbalremedies123@yahoo.com PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION 1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN • Boswellia-Curcumin capsules are one of the most effective combination of anti-inflammatory herbs i.e. Shallaki(Boswelliaserrata) and Curcumin(Curcuma longa). • These are also useful in treatment of various problems like sciatic pain and it can be used for longer time without any side effect. • WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

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