- 1. Use eucalyptus compress
- 2. Season with turmeric
- 3. Arnica ointment
- 4. Receive massage
- 5. Keep moving
Eucalyptus compress, homemade arnica ointment and turmeric are excellent options to cure sciatica pain faster and are therefore considered great home remedies.
Sciatica usually appears suddenly and disappears in less than 1 week. The pain may appear at the end of the spine, in the butt or in the back of the thigh, in the form of a sting, warmth, tingling, altered sensation or sensation of electric shock, for example.
Usually sciatica only affects 1 leg, but in the most severe cases, when there is a herniated disc in the lower back, there may be pain in both legs at the same time.
1. Use eucalyptus compress
An excellent home remedy to relieve pain caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve is to apply a warm compress of eucalyptus leaves, as this plant has strong anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce the pressure on the nerve, relieving pain quickly. In addition, as it is used in the form of a warm poultice, this homemade treatment also allows you to relax your leg or back muscles, causing a greater sense of relief and relaxation.
If you do not have eucalyptus, you can also choose to make poultice with lavender or mugwort, as they are medicinal plants with similar properties.
Ingredients
- 5 to 10 eucalyptus leaves
Method of preparation
Cook the eucalyptus leaves (steam, preferably) and as soon as they soften, use them as poultice on the area affected by the pain (where the pain starts). To keep the leaves warm longer, place a warm towel over the leaves. Repeat the same process during painful attacks daily for at least 20 minutes or until the leaves have cooled.
2. Season with turmeric
Turmeric is a spice also known as turmeric, which leaves a yellowish color in meals, but has anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of curcumin. It is possible to add turmeric to rice, sauces and meats, which 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 sausages because they favor the formation of toxins that perpetuate the presence of inflammation in the body. So the ideal is to bet on fruits and vegetables, which you can eat as much as you want, in every meal.
3. Arnica ointment
This arnica ointment can be made at home with products that can be found in health food stores.
Ingredients:
- 10 grams of beeswax; 12 grams of coconut oil; 10 grams of shea butter; 1 teaspoon of arnica essential oil; 5 drops of 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 very well and store in a closed container in a dry place. Whenever you need to use it, make sure it is not too thick and if it does, put it in a water bath for a few minutes until it softens again.
4. Receive massage
While you are in a lot of pain, you may feel better if you receive a back, butt 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 and relieve pain.
5. Keep moving
In the crisis of sciatica it is not recommended to rest completely, just 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:
