What Causes Sciatica, and Can Ayurveda Help with Nerve Pain? - #15651
For the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with a sharp, shooting pain that starts in my lower back and travels down my leg. Sometimes, I feel numbness or tingling in my foot. A friend mentioned that this might be sciatica, and now I’m wondering—what exactly causes sciatica, and how can I manage the pain naturally? I read that sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve gets compressed or irritated, often due to a herniated disc, muscle tightness, or even poor posture. But how do I know for sure if my pain is from sciatica and not something else? Are there specific tests or symptoms that confirm it? Since I want to avoid painkillers or surgery, I started looking into Ayurveda for nerve pain relief. I found that sciatica is linked to a Vata imbalance, which leads to nerve compression and dryness in the body. Are there Ayurvedic treatments, herbs, or oils that can help relieve sciatica pain and reduce inflammation naturally? I read that Dashmool, Mahanarayan oil, and yoga therapy might help—has anyone tried these? Another thing I’m wondering is whether sitting for long hours is making my sciatica worse. Should I be changing my sleeping or sitting positions? Are there stretches or exercises that provide long-term relief? If anyone has successfully treated sciatica naturally, I’d love to hear what worked for you. Did Ayurvedic treatments help, or did you need medical intervention?
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