How to Heal a Herniated Disk from Sciatica
Sciatica is a severe pain that causes greater trouble as it radiates from the back to buttocks and goes down to thighs and ankles as well. Sciatica pain usually comes from herniated disk in which the outer wall of cartilage gets damaged and nucleus, jelly-like, creates pressure on the nerves of spine and causes sciatica pain. However, there is no need to be worried about this pain as it can be healed by following certain methods. If you want to know how to heal a herniated disk from sciatica then you can take guidance from this article.
Instructions
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First of all, you should immediately talk to your doctor or physician who will examine the condition of your problem and then will start a proper treatment.
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You should realise that healing a herniated disk from sciatica is not that simple and you have to avoid all those things that can aggravate the problem.
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There are many methods that can be adopted to heal a herniated disk from sciatica usually it is treated with heat, exercise, ice and also proper rest is required. You have to follow the instructions of your physician in this regard.
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The most important thing is that you need to stop all types of physical activities in order to treat your herniated disk from sciatica in an effective manner. Taking ibuprofen pills every six hours are usually recommended by doctors.
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You should fill a bag with crushed ice or buy an ice bag from a medical store and place it on the place of your injury. Gently press it and repeat the process every four hours.
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When you feel that the pain and inflammation are getting reduced and you can bear it easily then start using the heating pad. Make sure you use heating pads every four hours.
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Along with heating pad, you need to follow certain exercise like; lie on a flat surface with your back on the surface and lift your knees upwards while keeping your feet on the ground.
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Now press your lower back area against the ground and try to stay in this position for almost 5 minutes. Try to repeat it for 8 to 10 times and continue repeating this exercise for a few days.
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You can also add one more exercise in which you should lie on the floor while keeping your back on the ground and try to pull your knees against your chest and hold this position for 5 minutes and then relax. Try to repeat the process for 8 to 10 times and do it on regular basis.
