Eucalyptus compress, homemade arnica ointment and turmeric are excellent options to cure sciatica pain faster with home remedies.
Sciatica usually comes on suddenly and usually goes away in less than a week. It may appear at the end of the spine, on the buttock or behind the thigh, in the form of a stitch, warmth, tingling, sensory alteration or electric shock, usually affecting only one leg, but in more severe cases when there is Herniated disc in the lumbar can be pain in both legs at the same time.
1. Use eucalyptus compress
An excellent home remedy to relieve the pain caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve is to apply a warm compress of eucalyptus leaves because this plant has strong anti-inflammatory properties that help decrease pressure on the nerve, relieving pain quickly. In addition, as it is used in warm poultice form, this homemade treatment also allows to relax the muscles of the leg or back, provoking greater sensation of relief and relaxation.
If you do not have eucalyptus, you can also choose to make the poultice with lavender or artemisia, because they are medicinal plants with similar properties.
Ingredients
- 5 to 10 leaves of eucalyptus
Method of preparation
Cook the eucalyptus leaves (preferably steamed) and as soon as they soften, use them as a poultice on the area affected by the pain (where the pain starts). To keep the leaves warm for longer, place a warm towel over the leaves. Repeat the same process during painful crises daily lasting for at least 20 minutes or until the leaves cool.
2. Season with turmeric
Turmeric is a seasoning also known as saffron, which leaves a yellowish color in meals, but has anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of curcumin. It is possible to add turmeric in rice, sauces and meats and is a good way to help cure sciatica naturally.
In addition, it is also recommended to avoid sugar, fats, oils, excess animal proteins and dairy products, as well as the built-in ones because they favor the formation of toxins that perpetuate the presence of inflammation in the body. So the best bet is on fruits, vegetables and vegetables, which you can eat as much as you want, at all meals.
3. Arnica ointment
This arnica ointment can be made at home with products that can be found in natural products stores.
Ingredients:
- 10 grams of beeswax
- 12 grams of coconut oil
- 10 grams of shea butter
- 1 teaspoon of arnica essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
Preparation:
Melt the beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter in the microwave and then add the essential oil of arnica and rosemary. Mix well and store in a closed container in a dry place. Whenever you need to use make sure it is not too thick and if this happens put in water bath a few minutes until soften again.
4. Receive massage
While you are in a lot of pain you may feel better if you receive a back, buttock and leg massage. The massage should be pleasant and performed with moisturizing cream or essential oil. Grape seed oil mixed with 2 drops of lavender essential oil can be a good way to relax your muscles, relieving pain.
5. Keep moving
In the crisis of sciatic pain, it is not recommended to rest completely, lying or sitting, because these positions aggravate the pain. So the ideal is to do light activities and avoid standing in the same position for more than 2 hours. The best stretching and strengthening exercises are here in this video:
