Sciatica is a pain in the lower back<\/strong> and gluteus region that typically radiates down the legs, as far as the feet.<\/span><\/p>\n It is this radiating of discomfort<\/strong> below the hip region that differentiates sciatica from other back problems or pain and discomfort associated with the spine. <\/span><\/p>\n Sciatica is caused by compression<\/strong> or injury of the sciatic nerve to the lumbar region\u00a0of the spine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sciatica is synonymous<\/strong> with shooting pains and can range from dull to sharp with accompanying experiences of tingling, numbness, or burning, this pain may be continuous in some cases. <\/span>Natural methods of home based treatments can play a large role in eliminating this painful affliction forever. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Historic traditional<\/strong> sciatica treatment prescribed\u00a0 by practitioners was bed rest, to do particular exercises, and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or narcotics like codeine. <\/span><\/p>\n In severe cases<\/strong>, cortisone injections into the spine or surgical treatment is performed. <\/span><\/p>\n These are the opposite<\/strong> extremes in sciatica treatment. For many people, ibuprofen and bed rest is inadequate while surgical treatment is excessive. <\/span>A happy medium can be found in some of the more recent tried and tested natural treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n This is for those who are serious about treating their sciatica.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have reached a point<\/strong> in time where you are seriously motivated to fix your sciatica problem for good. Be aware there are countless things that can effect the spine but probably 98% of the problems are related to an action called “compression” this term is used to describe the symptoms when the spine is squashed or shortened from its natural length.<\/p>\n Medical professionals concur<\/strong> that massage as a type of physical treatment is a reliable fast treatment to aid the relief of sciatic problems. Massage has led to a brand-new treatment referred to as spine decompression.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0Traditional ways to treat Sciatica \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n