sciatica

[Guest guest]

Good nutrition is always a must, but are you staying adjusted? That

and exercise will go a long way.

 

 

herbal remedies , " annette_075 "

<annette05@g...> wrote:

>

>

> Does anyone know of good remedies for Sciatica? I am really in

pain

> and looking for something if anyone knows of anything.

> Thank you

> Annette

[Guest guest]

I hear exercise is a good thing also, right now I can

hardly even walk or stand up so I am going to have to wait on the

exercise part.

 

I have what might be considered chronic sciatica. When it really hits it's terrible and just about impossible to walk or get free from the pain. I went to a chiropractor that practices the Toftness technique and it really helped with the pain. I also found that my posture can aggravate it. If I stand up really straight (hard to remember to do), I generally feel a lessening of the symptoms. When I twist or bend to the right (my problem is on my left side) I go right back into the pain. I was told that exercises are not advised until the pain begins to subside. Sciatica can be triggered by habitually carrying weight on one side of the body or constantly leaning or twisting to one side.

 

Gloria

[Guest guest]

I have gone and got adjustments but I was still in a lot of pain even

with those. I hear exercise is a good thing also, right now I can

hardly even walk or stand up so I am going to have to wait on the

exercise part. Thanks for that info.

Annette

[Guest guest]

after I had my baby and sat around with him all winter I had it. When I finally started walking it quit. It was so bad that I hobbled. My leg felt like it was being twisted inside, got an exercise bike and I could do that before my son woke in the morning and while he napped in the afternoon. Never ever skip the exercise. Never ever.

 

Flo

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Annette,

 

I know this may sound crazy, at least I would have thought so a couple

years ago, but I am convinced now that blockages in the colon contribute

greatly to back problems, especially the lower back (including

sciatica). I would recommend that you do at least the colon cleanse

(weeks 1 & 2 of the Total Body Cleanse). The hot and cold showers will

definitely help as well.

 

The other advice on exercise is also spot-on. Use it or lose it, as they

say! LOL! There is a list of GREAT back exercises in the Files under Doc

Ian Shillington. Try and do as many of those as you can. It will help. I

would also use the Deep Tissue Repair Oil.

 

If you have any other questions as you start changing things for your

recovery, please let us all know!! I've had back problems and I know

it's a pain, but you CAN put this behind you! haa haa!

 

Best,

Kelli

 

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| annette_075 [annette05]

| Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:11 PM

| herbal remedies

| Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

|

|

|

|

| Does anyone know of good remedies for Sciatica?

[Guest guest]

Kelli,

 

That's interesting, because I went through a serious cleansing and

weight loss and the sciatica mostly went away. I attributed it to

diet and exercise, but I bet the cleansing was a part of it.

 

Karen

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Annette,

>

> I know this may sound crazy, at least I would have thought so a

couple

> years ago, but I am convinced now that blockages in the colon

contribute

> greatly to back problems, especially the lower back (including

> sciatica). I would recommend that you do at least the colon cleanse

> (weeks 1 & 2 of the Total Body Cleanse). The hot and cold showers

will

> definitely help as well.

>

> The other advice on exercise is also spot-on. Use it or lose it,

as they

> say! LOL! There is a list of GREAT back exercises in the Files

under Doc

> Ian Shillington. Try and do as many of those as you can. It will

help. I

> would also use the Deep Tissue Repair Oil.

>

> If you have any other questions as you start changing things for

your

> recovery, please let us all know!! I've had back problems and I

know

> it's a pain, but you CAN put this behind you! haa haa!

>

> Best,

> Kelli

>

> |

> | annette_075 [annette05@g...]

> | Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:11 PM

> | herbal remedies

> | Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

> |

> |

> |

> |

> | Does anyone know of good remedies for Sciatica?

[Guest guest]

Also, anger is held in the lower back. At least, for me....

 

Sharyn

 

 

Kelli Bever [kelli]

 

I know this may sound crazy, at least I would have thought so a couple years

ago, but I am convinced now that blockages in the colon contribute greatly

to back problems,

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I bet you're right, Karen! Sounds like there's going to be a few of us

cleansing right after the New Year - Candace, me, my husband,.... you

wanna join us??

 

Best,

Kelli

 

|

| zengirl04 [zengirl04]

| Wednesday, December 22, 2004 3:25 PM

| herbal remedies

| Re: Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

|

|

| Kelli,

|

| That's interesting, because I went through a serious cleansing and

| weight loss and the sciatica mostly went away.

[Guest guest]

herbal remedies , " annette_075 "

<annette05@g...> wrote:

>

>

> I have gone and got adjustments but I was still in a lot of pain

even

> with those. I hear exercise is a good thing also, right now I can

> hardly even walk or stand up so I am going to have to wait on the

> exercise part. Thanks for that info.

> Annette

 

Find a good yoga practioner or someone who understands human anatomy

REALLY well and knows how to stretch properly. You need to focus on

stretching the piraformus and psoas muscles and strengthening them

too. My current chiropractor does yoga and has integrated the two

techniques into his practice and it REALLY works. I have tried

acupuncture with some success, massage, allopathic quackery, aka

pain meds and muscle relaxers, and physical therapy.

 

Obviously, you can't just stetch those 2 muscles without working on

others, but get an anatomy book or find someone who has a good chart

and look how the piraformus crosses over the sciatic nerve and it

will start to make sense. If you want a long and detailed

explaination of some exercises my chiro gave to me, email me

privately and I will do my best to describe them to you.

 

Good luck!

 

Elaine

[Guest guest]

Hi Annette!

For sure, the very first thing to do is to stop being in pain.

I just hope that a herbal pharmacy is available in your area. If so,

send someone there to get some " devil's claw " (harpagophytom).

It's a root, so you'll have to have it boiled for 15 to 20 minutes for

the properties to get drawn. Mind you, it's a bitter drink! Dilute it

with clear water. It will work then within the next half-an-hour. And

within the next day you should be able to go out again.

I'm myself on my way to work.

In my next message I'll tell you more about this plant. Like most,

they're suitable for many ailment and above are all anti-oxidant.

Good luck,

Roger.

 

herbal remedies , " annette_075 " <annette05@g...>

wrote:

>

>

> I have gone and got adjustments but I was still in a lot of pain even

> with those. I hear exercise is a good thing also, right now I can

> hardly even walk or stand up so I am going to have to wait on the

> exercise part. Thanks for that info.

> Annette

[Guest guest]

I am planning the total body cleanse! Just getting my ducks in a

row now for it.

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...>

wrote:

>

> I bet you're right, Karen! Sounds like there's going to be a few

of us

> cleansing right after the New Year - Candace, me, my husband,....

you

> wanna join us??

>

> Best,

> Kelli

>

> |

> | zengirl04 [zengirl04]

> | Wednesday, December 22, 2004 3:25 PM

> | herbal remedies

> | Re: Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

> |

> |

> | Kelli,

> |

> | That's interesting, because I went through a serious cleansing

and

> | weight loss and the sciatica mostly went away.

[Guest guest]

Excellent!! When do you plan on starting? My husband and I haven't set

the date yet for when we're going to do it. Need to get through the

crazy holidays first! LOL!

 

Best,

Kelli

 

|

| zengirl04 [zengirl04]

| Thursday, December 23, 2004 7:25 AM

| herbal remedies

| Re: Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

|

| I am planning the total body cleanse! Just getting my ducks in a

| row now for it.

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure when I'm starting. After the holidays and whenever I

can get everything planned. Maybe mid-month.

 

 

herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...>

wrote:

>

> Excellent!! When do you plan on starting? My husband and I haven't

set

> the date yet for when we're going to do it. Need to get through the

> crazy holidays first! LOL!

>

> Best,

> Kelli

>

> |

> | zengirl04 [zengirl04]

> | Thursday, December 23, 2004 7:25 AM

> | herbal remedies

> | Re: Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

> |

> | I am planning the total body cleanse! Just getting my ducks in

a

> | row now for it.

[Guest guest]

I am not sure who asked about this originally....sorry.

 

However, if you will get some Oregano essential oil and just sniff it....it

will help with pain control.

 

Take a bottle with you everywhere, and when it starts hurting, just sniff

again. It works wonders!

 

Hope this helps!

 

Candy

[Guest guest]

A good chiropractor may be able to help; maybe an accupunturist. I myself see my chiropractor at first sign of sciatica. Barb

 

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Teddyberen

herbal remedies

Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:30 PM

Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

 

Hi..

I have a friend visiting that is in much pain from sciatica. She has been to all kinds of doctors and all she has are meds that don't work and make her sick.

 

Any suggestions on this?

Thanks

Diane M

[Guest guest]

She probably needs a good massage, chiropractic and/or osteopathic

adjustment.Yoga is also very good if she has the time and patience.

 

Scott.

(massage therapist)

 

 

 

herbal remedies , Teddyberen wrote:

>

> Hi..

> I have a friend visiting that is in much pain from sciatica. She has

been to

> all kinds of doctors and all she has are meds that don't work and

make her

> sick.

>

> Any suggestions on this?

> Thanks

> Diane M

>

[Guest guest]

jsh_95433 <hales wrote: I have experienced sciatica...the proper stretching is important along with that I took a product called Calm-magnesium calcium combo(recommended by a chiropractor .) you can purchase this at a health food store. It is not unusual for a bout with sciatica to last 6 months.It is very very painful.Caryn(massage therapist -reiki master) She probably needs a good massage, chiropractic and/or osteopathicadjustment.Yoga is also very good if she has the time and patience. Scott. (massage therapist) herbal remedies , Teddyberen wrote:>> Hi..> I have a friend visiting that is in much pain from sciatica. She hasbeen to > all kinds of doctors and all she has are meds that don't work

andmake her > sick.> > Any suggestions on this?> Thanks> Diane M>

[Guest guest]

Where exactly on the thumb?

Between the thumb and finger web or at the base of the thumb?, or ???

 

LoveBobAdageyudiStaya Udanvti.

 

 

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jeweltoo2002

herbal remedies

Friday, February 03, 2006 5:20 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Sciatica

Chiropractor worked for me. Also, a bit of self-help, when I getsciatica I have a tender spot on the fleshy part below my thumb,press/rub hard until the tenderness subsides, the sciatica subsidestoo. Have done this when still and when walking (in pain).Jewelherbal remedies , "Barb Leppky" <bleppky wrote:>> A good chiropractor may be able to help; maybe an accupunturist. Imyself see my chiropractor at first sign of sciatica. Barb> - > Teddyberen > herbal remedies > Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:30 PM> Herbal Remedies - Sciatica> > > Hi..> I have a friend visiting that is in much pain from sciatica. Shehas been to all kinds of doctors and all she has are meds that don'twork and make her sick.> > Any suggestions on this?> Thanks> Diane M

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Naprapaths are good at it too.

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " jsh_95433 " <hales

wrote:

>

> She probably needs a good massage, chiropractic and/or osteopathic

> adjustment.Yoga is also very good if she has the time and

patience.

>

> Scott.

> (massage therapist)

>

>

>

> herbal remedies , Teddyberen@ wrote:

> >

> > Hi..

> > I have a friend visiting that is in much pain from sciatica. She

has

> been to

> > all kinds of doctors and all she has are meds that don't work and

> make her

> > sick.

> >

> > Any suggestions on this?

> > Thanks

> > Diane M

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Victoria:

 

Thank you for posting this link, it brings me full

circle. My sciatica burst forth about ten years ago

after I rode my bike to work in Santa Monica. Wish I

had met Al Stone back then.

 

Though Al Stone practices in Santa Monica, I never met

him, but did read his sciatica article several years

ago at the start of my journey with sciatica. He

covers the most important points, though it seems

possible to write an encyclopedia on sciatica.

 

Kind regards, Jack

 

--- victoria_dragon <victoria_dragon wrote:

 

> You may want to check out Al Stone's info on

> sciatica since I believe

> that's what got him interested in TCM.

>

> http://beyondwellbeing.com/

>

> Al founded the acupuncture.com website.

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

As a massage therapist I would have a client complaining of sciatica

(or pain going down the back of one leg)lie face down on my table.

I would identify the leg that was in pain and then would take my

finger and outline a giant X over the associated butt cheek. Once

you have clearly found the center most part of the cheek I would

press. This can be quite painful. Don't go deeper than you need to-

just enough so that you know your making a difference and simply

hang out. Let the muscle relax on it's own accord.

 

What is happening (as I was taught in school) is that the sciatic

nerve could be pinched between the mucles. Relax the muscles and

the pain goes away.

 

I can't swear to it being a complete cure that never needs to be

repeated but never have I done it and the client is not absolutely

thrilled for the relief.

 

Hope that helps,

Misty

 

, " nccouponer "

<ccox009 wrote:

>

> -When I had it I had a physical therapist recommend exercises but

it

> hurt to do them. Eventually the sciatica went away on its own.

Took a

> little over a year.

>

>

> -- In , " alwarpetshan "

> <alwarpetshan@> wrote:

> >

> > can somebody tell me the best and quick treatment for

schiatica.there

> > is numbness in a portion my rightleg from hip to little

finger,after

> > disc prolapse.prolapse was treated for but numbness developed

after

> > that is still remaining.it does not hurt me but unable to sit

cross

> > legs.thanks

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have sciatic pain, and I make a pain cream with black cumin oil, castor

oil, karanja oil, neem oil and emu. Castor is a very strong analgesic,

black cumin seed oil is for muscle pain. These oils are also antifungal. I

also add essential oils that help with pain and used one from each catagory:

numbing, anti-inflammatory, heat, brain, neurotransmitters and relaxation.

You apply this at the waist on the spinal colume, actually to the side.

Zo

 

Pain: Often applied through massage oils, lotions, liniments, or compresses,

essential oils reduce pain by different mechanisms:

 

Numbing: Some oils - such as clove bud, frankincense chamomile, lavender,

and lemongrass - dull pain by numbing nerve endings,

 

Anti-inflammatory: Oils such as chamomile, geranium, juniper, lavender,

marjoram, myrrh, rose, and tea tree diminish pain through anti-inflammatory

actions.

 

Heat: Some oils - e.g., as bay laurel, bay rum, black pepper, cinnamon,

clove bud, ginger, juniper, peppermint, and thyme - relieve pain by

producing heat and increasing circulation.

 

Brain: Some oils - such as frankincense, ginger, and lemongrass - interfere

with the brain's processing of pain signals.

 

Neurotransmitters: Oils such as birch (containing aspirin-like compounds),

cayenne, and ginger hinder the production of neurotransmitters that carry

pain messages from nerve endings to the central nervous system.

 

Relaxation: Using chamomile, clary sage, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus,

lemon verbena, marjoram, melissa (lemon balm), myrtle, and petitgrain (a

citrus-related plant) may help relieve pain through relaxation.

 

Shellie Enteen, BA, LMT

Delray Beach, Florida

www.astralessence.com

shellie

 

 

 

 

 

> Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any advice on what oils, could be used

> to relieve symptoms in sciatica. I read that Tea tree, Bergamot and

> eucalyptus, may be good. I was sort of thinking that oils that were

> anti viral and analgesic may be good but just wanted others points of

> views.

> Would value any contributions Thank you Liz

>

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Hi Liz,

Both my husband and I have suffered from terrible Sciatica due to

injuries long ago to our backs.

 

Here are the things we do from a newsletter I wrote a few months ago.

 

The very first thing to do is to start putting on ice packs. This will

begin to give relief within a few minutes. It helps to quiet the

inflammation and the numbing action of cold, will help diminish the

pain.

 

Things that may help when you are being bothered is to put cold packs

on the area. (Cold is better at giving relief for sciatica than

anything else you might try.) Start with cold packs. Hold in place over

the sore area for no more than 20 minutes. Repeat this every 2 hours.

The cold will help to reduce swelling and give relieve from the pain

too. But do not leave cold/ice packs directly on this area for more 20

minutes at a time, you could risk freezing your skin and more than 20

minutes actually does no good.

 

For some people after the first few days, it might feel good to

alternate with heat. In some folks, heat is aggravating and will only

make matters worse. Again if you choose to alternate with heat, no more

than 20 minutes at a time and continue to alternate every couple hours

with ice.

 

Also if you have someone that can give you a good but light back rub in

this area and down into your affected leg will not only feel good but

can help relax the tense muscles you may develop because of the

discomfort.

 

Essential oils that are good and that help to penetrate the tense and

sore muscles are Juniper and Black Pepper. Others include Lavender,

Eucalyptus globulus, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pine needle, Rosemary, Peppermint,

Thyme and Oregano. Several of these may also help to relieve

inflammation of the nerve involved.

 

Add up to a total of 12-15 drops of two or three different essential

oils to 1 ounce of a carrier oil. Blend well and use to massage.

 

This blend may feel very good and give you the relief you need.

Peppermint - 10 drops

Rosemary - 10 drops

Lavender - 5 drops

Helichrysum - 5 drops

Sunflower oil - 1 ounce

Blend all together in a bottle. Shake well. Then use for massage.

 

Hope these suggestions help. We have used the above methods when our

sciatic nerve has been inflammed. If you start early with the ice/cold

packs you will have conquered half the battle. Keep the inflammation

down and you will feel better quickly.

 

Penny

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, " Florence Elizabeth Leah "

<liz.leah wrote:

>

> Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any advice on what oils, could be used

> to relieve symptoms in sciatica. I read that Tea tree, Bergamot and

> eucalyptus, may be good. I was sort of thinking that oils that were

> anti viral and analgesic may be good but just wanted others points of

> views.

> Would value any contributions Thank you Liz

>

[Guest guest]

Zo,

 

Thank you for this post! My hubby has osteo-arthritis in his back

and I have stenosis at T5/L1 with lots of nerve pain, and this is

very helpful information for both of us.

 

Blessings,

Robin

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, " Zonella Gould " <zgould

wrote:

>

>

> I have sciatic pain, and I make a pain cream with black cumin oil,

castor

> oil, karanja oil, neem oil and emu. Castor is a very strong

analgesic,

> black cumin seed oil is for muscle pain. These oils are also

antifungal. I

> also add essential oils that help with pain and used one from each

catagory:

> numbing, anti-inflammatory, heat, brain, neurotransmitters and

relaxation.

> You apply this at the waist on the spinal colume, actually to the

side.

> Zo

>

> Pain: Often applied through massage oils, lotions, liniments, or

compresses,

> essential oils reduce pain by different mechanisms:

>

> Numbing: Some oils - such as clove bud, frankincense chamomile,

lavender,

> and lemongrass - dull pain by numbing nerve endings,

>

> Anti-inflammatory: Oils such as chamomile, geranium, juniper,

lavender,

> marjoram, myrrh, rose, and tea tree diminish pain through anti-

inflammatory

> actions.

>

> Heat: Some oils - e.g., as bay laurel, bay rum, black pepper,

cinnamon,

> clove bud, ginger, juniper, peppermint, and thyme - relieve pain by

> producing heat and increasing circulation.

>

> Brain: Some oils - such as frankincense, ginger, and lemongrass -

interfere

> with the brain's processing of pain signals.

>

> Neurotransmitters: Oils such as birch (containing aspirin-like

compounds),

> cayenne, and ginger hinder the production of neurotransmitters that

carry

> pain messages from nerve endings to the central nervous system.

>

> Relaxation: Using chamomile, clary sage, lavender, lemon, lemon

eucalyptus,

> lemon verbena, marjoram, melissa (lemon balm), myrtle, and

petitgrain (a

> citrus-related plant) may help relieve pain through relaxation.

>

> Shellie Enteen, BA, LMT

> Delray Beach, Florida

> www.astralessence.com

> shellie

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any advice on what oils, could be

used

> > to relieve symptoms in sciatica. I read that Tea tree, Bergamot

and

> > eucalyptus, may be good. I was sort of thinking that oils that

were

> > anti viral and analgesic may be good but just wanted others

points of

> > views.

> > Would value any contributions Thank you Liz

> >

> >

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, " Florence Elizabeth Leah "

<liz.leah wrote:

>

> Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any advice on what oils, could be used

> to relieve symptoms in sciatica. I read that Tea tree, Bergamot and

> eucalyptus, may be good. I was sort of thinking that oils that were

> anti viral and analgesic may be good but just wanted others points of

> views.

> Would value any contributions Thank you Liz

>

Sciatica is usually caused by compression on one of 5 nerves.

Removal of the compression is the usual way of treatment thru

Ortho-Bionomy adjustment or Myofascial-Release or a chiropractic

adjustment. An oil will not move muscle or bone or tissue but it will

surely make it feel better.