What holistic relief works on sciatic nerve pain?

Posted by walker4 @walker4, Mar 10 12:21pm

I have been suffering from sciatica nerve pain that goes down my left buttock, leg, and foot. I do not tolerate medications well. A spinal injection further damaged my spine, and it is still burning, seven years later. Has anyone found something that helps with this severe pain??

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Spine Health Support Group.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Mar 11 12:35am

I had a sciatica attack that was so bad my husband took me to the ER by ambulance. So I feel your pain. Of all things they gave me Valium as a relaxant. It worked well. Still had some pain but much improved. They sent me home with a short course of another relaxant....starts with an f...and had me get the strongest over the counter lidocaine patches to use 12 hours on and 12 off. I am better now. The nerves have to calm from the inflammation. I used a heating pad also.

srquser | @srquser | Mar 11 7:22am

Although I was skeptical to begin, Acupuncture has saved me. I went from crying in pain, last Fall, quickly shifted to bearable pain after only 2 treatments, and now I am pain free.

gently | @gently | Mar 11 7:43am

Walker4, chiropractic care can be effective for some.

sbcarcht | @sbcarcht | Mar 11 9:32am

Following Gokhale Primal Posture Method worked for me.

willow5 | @willow5 | Mar 12 9:53am

In reply to @sbcarcht "Following Gokhale Primal Posture Method worked for me." + (show)

@sbcarcht
Did you learn this on your own thru videos, the book, or going to classes? And do you know why you had the sciatica? I have L4/5 S1 compressed nerves.
Willow

sbcarcht | @sbcarcht | Mar 12 10:32am

I started with the book and then did a daylong group training class. Subsequently I’ve also done “glidewalking” classes in person and online. I prefer the in person classes.

sbcarcht | @sbcarcht | Mar 12 4:46pm

I meant to add, I have severe spinal stenosis at L4/5 which caused my sciatica.

walker4 | @walker4 | Mar 12 9:47pm

In reply to @gravity3 "I had a sciatica attack that was so bad my husband took me to the ER..." + (show)

@gravity3 I need to get out my heating pad because it really did help. A hot shower helps, too. I have also used 4% lidocaine patches, and they do help, but they have gone up in price. This sciatica runs 24/7. It is much worse in cold weather, which includes rainy or snowy weather. Has pain affected you this way? I am so glad that you are feeling better!

walker4 | @walker4 | Mar 12 9:51pm

In reply to @srquser "Although I was skeptical to begin, Acupuncture has saved me. I went from crying in pain,..." + (show)

@srquser WOW!! After only two treatments of acupuncture, you are now pain-free? Does your insurance cover acupuncture? Medicare does not cover that procedure.

walker4 | @walker4 | Mar 12 10:01pm

In reply to @sbcarcht "I meant to add, I have severe spinal stenosis at L4/5 which caused my sciatica." + (show)

@sbcarcht I have spinal stenosis, too, at L5-S-1 and it is degenerative. I try to walk as often and as far as I can, on a weekly basis. It helps to get outside and enjoy nature again. Now we are back indoors because of cold, snowy weather after being 89 degrees yesterday. We need spring which will help with this severe pain.