Non Surgical Treatment for Sciatica: Effective Pain Relief Methods

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve — from the lower back, through the hips, and across one or both legs. While it can be distressing, 90% of cases improve without surgery through targeted, conservative care.

Painkillers such as NSAIDs can reduce inflammation. However, these are ideally not recommended to be taken for longer than 10 days. In many cases, muscle relaxants or nerve pain medications may be prescribed.

In acute stage, a short period of bed rest for 48-72 hours can work wonders. During this bed rest, a person has to be in the bed for at least 23.5 hours out of 24 hours in a day. The patient can turn sides but is not allowed to get up.

Targeted injections of medicines to relieve pain and irritation of nerves can be used directly around the spinal nerves in acute or severe cases. These are delivered in a proper sterile environment of operation theatre and can offer miraculous INSTANTANEOUS relief in most cases.

Simple application of heat can also relieve back and neck pains. This can be applied by the humble “hot-water bag” or better still would be soak a towel in lukewarm water and put it on the painful area. Care has to be taken while doing this so as not to use excessive heat.

Simple lifestyle factors involving how to get up from bed, what kind of bed, what kind of pillow can go a long way in helping heal as well as prevent recurrences of these problems. You may get more information on this on https://sattvikspine.com/testimonials/

In acute cases of pain, passive physiotherapy in the form of TENS, ultrasound and interferential therapy are utilized. Once the pain subsides, graded strengthening and gentle stretching exercises are initiated to prevent recurrence of this pain

Options such as spinal decompression, acupressure, acupuncture, Ayurveda and chiropractic adjustments may provide additional relief in some select group of patients.

Sciatica pain can make daily life painful, but most people in Bengaluru and Bangalore getting better without surgery. Simple steps like short rest, heat, gentle stretches, and good sitting or sleeping habits can help. Treatments such as physiotherapy, safe pain injections, or natural care also give quick relief. With the right care at the right time, you can move freely again and stop pain from coming back. At Sattvik Spine, Bengaluru, expert doctors give safe and effective non-surgical sciatica treatment in Bangalore to help you heal faster.