Sciatica prevention, treatment and more

The sciatic nerve is a large nerve stretching from the lower back down the back of each leg and ends at your feet. It is the longest nerve in your body.

Sciatica symptoms can include numbness, weakness or difficulty moving the leg or foot, increasing pain in the leg or buttock when sitting down, burning or a pins and needles feeling down the legs or shooting pains that get worse when standing up.

Sciatica can be prevented in a number of ways. For example, exercise which is also ideal for sciatica treatment. Walking, swimming, yoga and pilates are great for improving the flexibility and strength of the back muscles.

Your posture is also a vital part of preventing sciatica such as sitting up right with an appropriate support for your back. The best back support will be one that provides control and encourages movement. The Dynaspine Lower Back Support does just that!  This lightweight back support is used by thousands of back pain sufferers throughout the world and it costs less than two average physio sessions!  Buy the Dynaspine Back Support today.

There are various sciatica treatment methods including:

• Exercise. Sciatica exercises are very important and research has shown that those who remain as active as possible during an episode of sciatica have a speedier recovery than those who remain at home with lots of bed rest. Sciatica exercises include walking and stretching techniques. This mild exercise, when carried out regularly can help build the muscles that support the back.
• The Dynaspine Lumbar Support is perfect for keeping your back muscles active whilst sitting down. It has two flexible, unique plates which mould to the shape of your spine and move with your body.  Dynaspine can be used on almost any chair such as office chairs, car seats, dining chairs, airplane seats and more!
• Painkillers. Anti inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen can be effective for sciatica pain relief as they reduce the symptoms. There are other medicines available, see your GP or pharmacist to find out which is the most appropriate for you.
• Heat/Ice therapy - Using a heat pack or hot water bottle on the affected area can help ease the stiffness and tension in your back. If the joint or area is swollen or inflamed, try applying a cold compress such as ice to the affected area. Make sure you wrap the ice up in a towel so it doesn't damage your skin.
• Surgery - Your GP may recommend that you undergo surgery, but this is generally only so for severe cases.