Sciatica Leg Pain Relief

Sciatica Leg Pain Relief

Sciatica leg pain can creep up out of nowhere. You wake up in the morning and the pain is there. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body which, when irritated, shoots pain all the way down your leg. Conventional medicine usually prescribes pain killers for sciatica leg pain relief, including oral and injectable cortisone. Cortisone itself is not a pain killer, rather an anti-inflammatory. As with many prescribed medicines, they often have side effects and it is best to try and find an alternative natural solution if possible. A good anti-inflammatory diet is very important, if you suffer from sciatica leg pain often. Increasing your omega-3’s with small cold water fish, seafood, and a DHA supplement is important. Also eat nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly onions, garlic and dark leafy greens. Certain spices, like turmeric, oregano, rosemary, ginger and cayenne pepper, along with green tea, are proven to fight inflammation. Avoid sugars, caffeine and trans fats, which is in most of our processed foods. Omega-6 fats, found in corn, safflower, sunflower, peanut and soybean oils, promote inflammation. By following an anti-inflammatory diet and regular exercise, and perhaps some supplementation, you will reduce the inflammation that can cause the pain of sciatica. Another tip is to do grounding everyday. With bare feet, go out onto the grass or concrete and soak in the morning sun, without sunglasses to turn on your circadian rhythm but also to bring the earth’s electrons into your body, especially the legs. This is very healing and anti-inflammatory.