🌟 Sciatica Got You Down? Here's the Quick Guide to Treatment! 🌟
That shooting pain running from your lower back down one leg is a classic sign of sciatica—it's essentially irritation of your longest nerve, the sciatic nerve. The good news? For most people, it gets better on its own!
The Go-To Treatment Plan (The Trending Info!)
The focus today is all about getting you moving gently and avoiding surgery unless absolutely necessary.
Stay Active: Forget rigid bed rest! Gentle movement like walking or swimming is generally recommended. It helps reduce inflammation and keeps your core muscles working to support your back.
Heat and Cold: Start with ice packs for the first couple of days (about 15–20 minutes several times a day) to calm sharp pain and swelling. Then switch to heat (heating pads or warm compresses) to relax tight muscles.