Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 At 01:27 PM 4/9/2008, you 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. Liz, I'd look for anti-inflammatory, rather than anti-viral. I'd want St.John's Wort infused oil for the base/carrier oil... and I'd add Helichrysum italicuum (from Corsica, of course...only!), black pepper and perhaps lavandin super eo's... warming, anti-inflammatory, and pain relieving... that's the blend that we use for any sort of nerve or joint pain. Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think the best answer here has come from Frank. The sciatic nerve can become compressed from any tight muscles around it and from the bones of your hips. A heating pad is the worst thing anyone can do for muscles, as it dehydrates them. Remember you are 70% water! If you are going to use heat, it should be moist heat, like a good long soak in a very hot tub. Otherwise, use ice, as it will reduce muscle inflammation. See a massage therapist that does myofascial release or neuromuscular therapy. They are rather similar modalities, although I think neuro is a bit more gentle. See a chiropractor, if the compresson on the nerve is coming from bones, a chiropractor can put them back into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thank you so much for all your answers, I really appreciate it. Liz On 10/04/2008, cmwalendzik <cmwalendzik wrote: > > I think the best answer here has come from Frank. > The sciatic nerve can become compressed from any tight muscles around > it and from the bones of your hips. A heating pad is the worst thing > anyone can do for muscles, as it dehydrates them. Remember you are 70% > water! If you are going to use heat, it should be moist heat, like a > good long soak in a very hot tub. Otherwise, use ice, as it will > reduce muscle inflammation. See a massage therapist that does > myofascial release or neuromuscular therapy. They are rather similar > modalities, although I think neuro is a bit more gentle. See a > chiropractor, if the compresson on the nerve is coming from bones, a > chiropractor can put them back into place. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Sciatica can be healed with exercise. I had it years ago, and did some research. The exercise is to lie on a firm surface face down, put a towel or hands under the pubic bones for support, and lift the legs into the air. It will only be a couple of inches. Also lift each leg in turn. You should feel immediate temporary relief, but permanent relief will come as those supporting muscles get stronger. Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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