The sciatic nerve is one of the primary nerves affecting the lower limbs. It runs from the lower back down to the feet. Sciatica is a condition that arises when this sciatic nerve becomes compressed or inflamed, and it causes pain, altered sensation, or numbness in areas supplied by the nerve. Low back aches and sciatica pain occur together in many cases due to slip discs. Here we will understand sciatica pain and will discuss the Ayurvedic treatment of sciatica.
The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest single nerve in the human body. It originates from several roots in the lower back-lumbar region, between L1 to S1. The sciatic nerve runs down through each side of the buttocks, then branches out into nerve endings that travel to each leg. The sciatic nerve controls many muscles in the lower legs and provides sensation to your thighs, legs, and feet.
When something irritates the nerve, pain radiates through this nerve and it has some definite causes.
A herniated disc within the spine
A disc bulge puts pressure on the sciatic nerve roots, which leads to discomfort known as sciatica.
The narrowing of the space within the spinal canal compresses nerves and leads to sciatica pain.
Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis are some of the causes behind the compression on the sciatic nerve and causing sciatica pain. These conditions cause misalignment in the spinal canal.
Sacroiliitis
Inflammation in the joints can often lead to inflammation in the sciatic nerve, which runs along the spine.
Muscular Spasm
The muscle known as the piriformis, located in the rear end area, can go into spasms and cause sciatica.
Pregnancy
The fetus in the uterus often puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, which can cause irritation and pain known as sciatica.
Trauma
Pressure on the sciatic nerve from a fall or other trauma can cause Sciatica Pain.
The goal of sciatica treatment is to find the root cause of the problem and then relieve the pain and other symptoms associated with sciatica.
Sciatica is a medical condition that typically heals over time without any treatment. But here are a few things that allopathy follows-
After an initial consultation, ayurvedic treatment for sciatica is tailored to the individual based on several causative factors. This determines their vulnerability to the condition. The objective of this type of treatment is to change the root cause factors.
To address the symptoms like pain, Ayurvedic medicines, oil, and herbal massages, and other therapies like Kativasthi help patients with sciatica pain.
To strengthen the tissues and correct the underlying causes, the most important treatment comprises Niruha Basti, Anuvasana Basti, etc are used along with diet and lifestyle changes.
Besides this, according to the cause of sciatica, we need to plan the other procedures- Kati Basti, Greeva Basti, Patrapinda Swedana, Lepam, etc.
At Sukhayu Ayurved, we offer a complete and successful treatment for sciatica.
At Sukhayu Ayurved Hospital, we employ the holistic and Uttam practice of ayurvedic medicine.
With this approach, each patient’s individual situation is taken into account to address both current symptoms as well as any pre-existing conditions that may have led to their illness. We find this method most effective for mild cases where symptoms are not yet severe.
In case the pain is severe and doesn’t respond well to medication, we suggest therapies like Pottali- Podikkizhi, Ilakkizhi, Pizhichil, Kati Basti, and various types of Basti.
The Panchakarma therapies we administer at our hospital have proven effective in relieving even the most complicated cases.
Patients who are in severe pain from issues such as Inter Vertebral Disc prolapse, Spondylolisthesis, or spondylolysis and are advised to get surgery are admitted into our hospital. Proper treatment of a herniated disc in lumbar spine solves the sciatica pain permanently.
These patients receive therapies that include rest and treatment under close observation. For pain relief, these patients also do Yoga Therapy.