Four easy ways to treat sciatic nerve pain naturally and keep your sciatic nerve pain under control. These home remedies for sciatica have worked for me. I hope you will find herbal and natural remedies for sciatic nerve pain relief in this article that work for you.
Before commencing with a new diet or health regimen please consult your physician, as this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. I just wanted to share with you some basics that have helped me control sciatic nerve pain.
Extra Tip -- Walking & Stretching
I also stretch by touching the floor with my hands (with unbent knees) which helps to
loosen up tense muscles. It helps me! However, depending on what causes your sciatica
pain your physician may recommend a different type of exercise for you. Please ask your
physician for exercises that are best for your sciatica pain.
I would like to share with you that for many years I suffered terrible sciatic pain. The pain was so bad that prescription pain medications weren't working as well as they should have. Sometimes I would stay up at night and cry, and walk because of unbearable pain if I were to lie down or sit. I was losing precious sleep. I decided that I needed to make a change, so I changed my diet & started thinking herbs & natural. It made such a difference that I no longer have to take prescription pain medications and rarely any over-the-counter pain medications like Motrin, Acetaminophen, etc. I have been off of prescription pain medications for 5 years and I feel so much better since I have been off of them. Occasionally, I get a flare-up with my sciatic nerve but it is very mild -- nothing like it was in the past.
Just remember to consult with your physician before taking a on a new health regimen or
diet, as this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.
Before commencing with a new diet or health regimen please consult your physician, as this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. I just wanted to share with you some basics that have helped me control sciatic nerve pain.
1. Herbs That May Help Reduce or Stop Pain:
Yerba Mate -- Helps reduce nerve pain!!! This can be found at health food stores
stores as a supplement or a tea. I started noticing results within a few days of using
the tea bags. Vitamin Shoppe sells the tea bags! I have told others about how it
Green Tea -- Antioxidants
Chamomile Tea -- Don't use in large dosages or not at all if you have allergies
to ragweed.
Fever Few -- Helps with pain, inflammation and muscle spasms
Turmeric -- Sold as a supplement. Do not use if you use blood thinners or
aspirin
Elderberry -- May help relax muscles
Cayenne pepper -- Contains capsaicin which is a natural pain reliever. I
I put a dash of cayenne spice in my morning coffee or hot tea.
White Willow -- Sold as a supplement for natural pain relief
2. Topical Use (external) Remedies:
Rue Essential Oil -- Use Ruta Graveolens rue oil. Use topically only. I do not recommend
this herb for internal use. Rue massage oil will increase circulation in the area of sciatic
pain. You may prepare a massage oil using 1/4 cup of sunflower oil, 10 to 15 drops of
Ruta Graveolens rue oil, 8 drops of lavender oil, 6 drops of cinnamon oil, and 4 drops of
ginger oil.
Wintergreen oil -- Topical use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Mustard oil -- Contains turmeric.
Turmeric -- Mix your favorite scented massage oil & apply topically. Use sparingly
as it may stain clothing!
Cayenne pepper -- contains capsaicin. May purchase the cream from Walmart,
CVS, Walgreens and other drugstores.
3. Herbs and Food that May Help Reduce
Inflammation/Pain:
Sage -- reduces swelling and inflammation
Ginger -- anti-inflammatory
Garlic -- anti-inflammatory and natural antibiotic (consult with your physician before
using)
Burdock -- Use as a tea or tonic. Helps to purify blood and reduce sciatica pain
Boswellia -- Reduces inflammation. Also used for osteoarthritis & rheumatoid
arthritis.
Legumes -- such as peas, lentils, and beans
Whole grain cereal/bread
Halibut, flounder, salmon, tuna
Magnesium-rich foods -- apricots, apples, lima beans and cheese
Peanuts -- natural muscle relaxer
Almonds and Cashews -- high in magnesium
Bananas, walnuts and tomato juice -- rich in vitamin B6 (for nerve health)
Potatoes, beets, carrots, celery juice -- natural pain relievers. Try blending small
pieces in a blender for a healthy juice drink (may want to add fruit and little water)
Potassium rich foods -- oranges, bananas, bell peppers, brussel sprouts, cabbage
Berries -- blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, mulberries, blueberries, and
acai berries to help control inflammation
Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese -- high in vitamin B-12
Eggs -- high in B-12 (for nerve health)
Mustard greens and spinach -- to help reduce nerve pain
Cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruit, oranges -- to help reduce sciatic nerve pain
Turnip greens, asparagus, avocados, mushrooms -- may help protect sciatic nerve
from damage and may help reduce pain
4. Essential For Nerve Health
(check with your physician before taking supplements)
Vitamin B Complex
Magnesium -- 300-350 mg. daily
Calcium -- 1500 mg. daily
Extra Tip -- Walking & Stretching
Sitting idle for long periods of time can aggravate my sciatic nerve, so when I feel
the pain starting to come on I get up and walk until the initial pain sensation is gone.I also stretch by touching the floor with my hands (with unbent knees) which helps to
loosen up tense muscles. It helps me! However, depending on what causes your sciatica
pain your physician may recommend a different type of exercise for you. Please ask your
physician for exercises that are best for your sciatica pain.
I would like to share with you that for many years I suffered terrible sciatic pain. The pain was so bad that prescription pain medications weren't working as well as they should have. Sometimes I would stay up at night and cry, and walk because of unbearable pain if I were to lie down or sit. I was losing precious sleep. I decided that I needed to make a change, so I changed my diet & started thinking herbs & natural. It made such a difference that I no longer have to take prescription pain medications and rarely any over-the-counter pain medications like Motrin, Acetaminophen, etc. I have been off of prescription pain medications for 5 years and I feel so much better since I have been off of them. Occasionally, I get a flare-up with my sciatic nerve but it is very mild -- nothing like it was in the past.
Just remember to consult with your physician before taking a on a new health regimen or
diet, as this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.
