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Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Kathleen (Chicago, Illinois) on 12/30/2009
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The first thing I tried from your site was ginger for sciatica. It has helped get rid of the pain immensely, but not quite gotten rid of it.
I am also taking apple cider vinegar for my high blood pressure. I feel immensely better, but it's too soon for me to say that it's the answer for me. I was prescribed generic (this may be a lot of the problem) Lisinopril which triggered the sciatica for the first time in my life and initially raised my blood pressure! It's been a living you know what for three months.
My next foray for sciatica is Epsom Salts. I usually have it but, of course, am out right now. Wouldn't it be something if that finally got rid of this beast!
Stretching
Posted by Elle (Traverse City, Mi) on 12/23/2010
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Thank you so much, I've had sciatica on and off frequently for several years. It would just pop up and sometimes it would last a few days, sometimes weeks. Well, I've been dealing with it for a couple days now, so sore it was painful to walk. And I just tried the plank and upward facing dog stretch and it was immediately gone! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm so excited that I don't have to deal with it anymore! I just did each position 4 times alternating back and forth and then a second set and it was 95% better after that!
Stretching
Posted by Debbie (New Plymouth, Idaho) on 01/24/2009
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I have been dealing with sciatica and restless leg syndrome as well as fibromyalgia for quite awhile. My job requires a lot of heavy lifting which irritates everything including my lower back. It is very important to stretch every night before bed to keep the hamstring muscles from tensing up. A couple of stretches that work are
1.- sit on the floor. Cross on right leg over the other with the heel lined up with the knee of the left leg and then twist towards the right. Balance with your arms. Hold for a few seconds and then do it with the other leg;
2.Sit on the floor or in a chair. Clasp your hands over the right knee (leg is bent) and push against your hands and hold. Then put your hands on top of your bent knee and push up against your hands. It seems to align the bones in your hips and work the muscles that are irritating things. Of course you repeat on the other leg.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Angela (Antioch, California) on 11/17/2008
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Amazing, the spasm on my leg from the my sciatica pain have improved after the 3rd day on eating the ginger slices along with some yoga exercise. I eat about 5 to 10 slices a day and I am feeling much better after a week. My last sciatica pain last nearly 2 months which was 2 years ago. It is definitely worth of trying.
Chair Exercise
Posted by Nikki Jean (Philadelphia, Pa) on 09/15/2010
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I want to register a huge YEA for the chair exercise to help ease sciatica pain. It literally took me from excruciating pain to relative comfort in about 10 minutes. THANK YOU. I use this site for everything, but this is the first time I just HAD to write in, because the difference felt miraculous. I'm on a long road trip and not being able to sit was just not an option, thank you again.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by NK (Georgia) on 02/17/2021
It's the ginger. The sugar only makes the ginger easier to take. You can use fresh or dried if you can handle the strong flavor. You can make ginger tea using fresh, sliced ginger or the dried powder and sweeten with stevia or some other sugar substitute Recipes are online.
Cold Showers
Posted by Burness Speakman (Fredericktown , MO)
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I read about the cold showers here 3 days ago. I have experienced whole body pain for as long as I can remember. Recently it has become unbearable to try and sleep without double doses of over the counter pain killers. The legs throbbed, prickley needles in the soles of the feet, leg muscle pain, skin pain, hip pain, numbness in the shin area. It was building up for years. I was ready to check myself in somewhere but I do not go to doctors. Anyway to continue. After reading the messages, I went and took a cold shower. This was the afternoon. Just before retiring I took another. This one really affected my body. Gasping and panting but not painful I stayed in the shower. For the first time since I could remember I had a peaceful night sleep. No pain in the legs at all, no numbness, no prickleys. I took three the next day with the same good results at night but with one more added strangeness. My Bowel Movement turned green. Not a dark green a kackie green and I was not constipated as usual. I gathered my bile was flowing. I had come to think I had a gallblader problem years ago but never associated the whole body aches with it. There might be some siatic nerve situation involved also, but I don't know. All I do now is that this seems just short of a miracle for me. I certainly hope it continues, because I don't know if I ever want to take another hot bath again as long as I live. Oh, the energy and high spirits are there too as others reported. Bless you all.
EC: Read more about Cold Showers here.
Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon
Posted by Mitch (Helena MT) on 09/19/2024 8 posts
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Made a concoction for Sciatica that has sidelined me for 8 days. I have been in and out of the Hot Bath using Dead Sea Salt, which helped in the Bath, but didn't last... Have dealt with Nerves feeling like there is a constant mini Football bulge in my Hamstring or Calf, just seemed like a huge knot... I figured WHY NOT... So I did...
TSP Ginger
TSP Turmeric
TSP Cinnamon
TBSP Honey
In Boiling water... Downed it and for the first time, don't have a NEED to get in the Hot Bath... The Nerve Stinging is down 75%,
My Legs and Butt still hurt wickedly because of all the gimping around I have had to do for 8 days, but it's more like I had a heavy day in the Gym yesterday and I'm paying for it.
Too early of course, but if THAT impacts Inflammation that fast, being that all 4 are Anti-Inflammatory, I will be drinking that maybe twice a day forever, whether I feel like I need it or not... I'm not even thinking about the Hundreds of other benefits to the 4.
And it tastes good... Need the Honey to combat the Turmeric, but it's all good
Magnets
Posted by Karen M (Western Australia) on 05/25/2023
Interesting, its been over 20yrs since I used magnets for my pain. Not in that area, but the neck. I was drawn towards looking for the book. When I google, there are several books with that title, so can you plz share a link to the one, thank you
Magnets
Posted by Heidi (USA) on 05/25/2023
Hi Olivia, who is the author of the book and do you have a link to the magnets you are using? Thank you! Heidi
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Gravitas (London, United Kingdom) on 11/17/2023
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The tennis shoe is placed between the legs. You should feel pressure on both of your "sit bones". I'm using it now, it really works.
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Prioris (ME) on 07/15/2023
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That's strange. You can find it on amazon and many other health supplement websites. I use "Doctor Best" brand because it is lowest cost. Maybe outside the US, it could be a problem. You look at the back label to determine it's from Biocell.
If it works, please post information on other sites. Sciatica is a very terrible thing to permanently have. Or a nightmare if it is severe.
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by RSW (OH) on 07/15/2023
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Prioris (ME) on 10/12/2024
2 capsules on empty stomach with water every day.
Higher doses may heal you faster.
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Prioris (ME) on 10/11/2024
Yes. To replenish as I age.
Vegan Diet
Posted by Luma (US) on 06/07/2020
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Lower back pain and degenerative disks caused my sciatica, and switching to a vegan diet opened up my blood flow to the area so I could get nutrients in and out. It really helped. Google Dr Greger videos, he talks about how blocked arteries cause this.
Vitamin D
Posted by Nita (US) on 05/17/2020
yes, I've read that lower back pain can be result of low vit. D
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Anon (Baton Rouge, Louisiana ) on 06/28/2019
Where can you find the candy?
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Mary (Usa) on 06/26/2020
How does one sit on a shoe? Is it under the leg or between the legs?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Apple (Daytona ) on 05/08/2021
You can make it from scratch. That might help you with sugar content. Or maybe just eat ginger or take a ginger shot
Coffee
Posted by Aaron (MT) on 09/23/2024 8 posts
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Got some Coffee and I'm GENTLY sipping it to make it last a long time... All the pain disappeared almost instantly... I can FEEL the nerve Firing in my Hamstring and Calf, but there is no pain associated with it. I can sit and drink Coffee all day, done that for decades... AND my experiment quitting Coffee for 6 months last year proved it has nothing to do with High Blood Pressure for me. So, while I'm figuring out the cure, I'll accept the numbing from the Coffee.
Laser Therapy Pen
Posted by Steve (Las Vegas, Nv Nevada) on 03/01/2013
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I have found using a laser therapy pen helpful for relieving sciatica pain. I apply the laser to all the painful points on my lower back for a few minutes and can feel the muscles releasing as I laser them. Sometimes it takes a few days to get everything to release but it always helps.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Tina (Houston, Usa) on 11/24/2012
Sunshine from Dana Point, CA: Please google helichrysum essential oil. It is exceptional for sciatica nerve pain, as well as other forms of muscle pain as well. Buy *therapeutic grade essential oil and apply liberally to area of pain every few hours, and the patient will find relief. Good luck, Tina
Vitamin C
Posted by Tony (Feltham, Middlesex) on 12/18/2011
Since discectomy/laminectomy procedure 1994 I have suffered terribly with back pain. Mainly now I am suffering with severe sciatic pain. I so wish this website was available to me in 1994. I feel sure I could have cured myself. Unfortunately I trusted the butcher who told me I needed surgery. My disc only showed a slight bulge. These butchers will tell you anything to make some money. Never again will I trust the opinion of a back surgeon. Just wondered if you could share which vitamin C you used to cure your back pain? Taking that amount of vitamin C would surely cause stomach problems? Apparently with normal vitamin C tablets you only absorb about 12%. I've just purchased some vitamin C. It takes sixteen 500mg Vitamin C tablets to equal just one of my 1000mg Vitamin C packets. The technology works so you absorb between 95-98%. I've only been using it a few days and will let you know if it works. Good luck to everyone on this site.
Vitamin C
Posted by Missy (Toronto, Ont, Canada.) on 01/21/2012
Reply to 12/18/2011: Tony from Feltham, Middlesex.
You are correct to ask what type of Vitamin C to mega dose with. I almost called 911 when I mega dosed with "L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate" Vitamin C.
It's much safer to mega dose with "Calcium Ascorbate" Powder Vitamin C. Especially if one suffers from IBS, Crohns, intestinal or stomach problems.
Having said that, keep in mind that it's calcium rich & could lead to other problems, IF mega dosing for extremely long periods of time. Perhaps Magnesium would off set the calcium mega dose.
Then there is "Sodium Ascorbate" Vitamin C. (I have not tried this one). It's sodium rich which also could lead to problems, IF mega dosing for extremely long periods of time.
Either way, both the Calcium & Sodium Ascorbate are much easier on the stomach & intestines.
Talk to your local health food store to confirm.
Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Marykaylady (Tempe, Az, Usa) on 01/18/2011
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You are right on about this being from a potassium deficiency. Some drugs like Metformin or Lisinipril cause a potassium deficiency then we get sciatica pain. Molasses is high in potassium and it is easier than all the others to incorporate into one's diet daily but you didn't say how much you take? I will probably do this remedy because it is so easy and quick to take.
I was eating avocado, peanuts, potatoes, lima's, apricots and pears and a lot of other things that have potassium but the avocado gave me more relief than anything within 1 hour--(1 whole avocado). Also B Complex.... Like breads and Brewers yeast etc. Brewers yeast is the best one in the B's. So for me it is potassium and B complex. These are the two that I work on. May my prayers be with all sciatica pain sufferers. By the way Ibuprofin 800 mg is the only thing that will eliminate the pain completely temporarily while nothing else really will. Icy Hot spray and stick (both) work pretty good. I use them both at the same time.... Spray and then stick. I also take baths with Epsom and Lavender, I buy it at Walgreens in a bag. I get the water very hot or sit in it before the tub fills up because I want it very hot. Then when I am done I drain the tub and turn on the cold water. So it is a hot and cold bath... This works for me. I think that is about my take on this mess and I just wonder if I will ever! Get rid of this without surgery. Anyone ever used a Ten's unit? JO in Phoenix
Stretching
Posted by Bronagh (Limerick ) on 07/06/2014
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Wow - I just did your second exercise there for 20 seconds each and all the tightness disappeared. Thanks so much!
Chair Exercise
Posted by Mesem (Toulon, France) on 03/24/2011
Swimming (over arm and backstroke) and cycling up a good steep hill several times do the same thing and gets your circulation going more than a stretch. You may hurt directly after but the next day you will be fine.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Mariana (San Pablo, Ca.) on 09/23/2008
I was wondering if it also works with powdered ginger? I used 1 tablespoon with water. I guess I am hoping this also works.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Linda (San Diego, Ca) on 07/11/2009
what about using plain ginger or ginger root tea? For those of us that don't want all the sugar. Is it the ginger or the combination of?
Potassium
Posted by Aaron (MT) on 09/24/2024 8 posts
I'm all in on Potassium curing it, but I found relief yesterday drinking Coffee from a Moka Pot. It was the only remedy I was trying at the time, and the pain just vanished over 20 minutes or so... It's back today, but only about 10%.
Magnets
Posted by Chris (Chico, Ca) on 05/23/2023
So to be clear are you saying that you are taking 10,000 2 x a day for a total of 20,000 IUs? That is a lot of D3 if I am correct.
Magnets
Posted by DiDi (Oregon) on 05/21/2023
Thank you for the information Olivia!
Yes, I would kindly like more information about the magnets and the book.
😊
Hyaluronic Acid
Posted by Barbara (Idaho) on 01/01/2023
Yes! Ted's Hyaluronic acid and Sea Salt remedy for Degenerative Disc Disease.
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 11/07/2022
No one is answering on placement of tennis shoe! I would love to know as well! Does it go in center crack of the butt or under one butt cheek?
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Mary McQueen (Scotland) on 05/23/2023
Please explain where you place the shoe? On one side or in the middle?
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Connie (GA) on 07/21/2023
Hello Prioris,
Thank you for your posts. What dosage did you take and at what frequency?
Thanks!
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Phyllis (Florida) on 01/10/2024
Thank you for the good information of the right kind of HA. I ordered the rooster comb based HA and it's supposed to come today. I also have the other type of the HA. Should I only take the one that is rooster comb based or should I also take the other form with it? Also is it best to take 4 at a tiime or take 2 in morning and the other 2 before bedtime?
Do you still take it?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Sharon (Ny) on 06/28/2017
Suddenly getting nauseous and feeling abdominal pain after eating crystallized ginger, and it is happening many hours after eating it. Anyone else have this reaction? Have eaten it many times in the past with no reaction. Do I need to eat it on a full stomach instead of as a snack on a mostly empty one?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by ShirneySharon (Eagle, ID) on 06/22/2024
Hi, I too am in search of relief from sciatic nerve pain. I read that you have a PEMF device and I would love to know what you got because I am considering getting one, but there are so many and I don't know the right one? I'd love your input. Thank you so much.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Epsom Salt Foot Bath
Posted by Pete (Oklahoma) on 02/10/2023
I used traction to cure my sciatica
Apple Cider Vinegar and Epsom Salt Foot Bath
Posted by Belinda (UK) on 12/15/2023
More info would be useful please.
Sea Salt
Posted by annettegarciarealtor (Lubbock, TX) on 02/22/2024
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Sorry but sea salt didn't work for me. I'm having an awful time so have been trying just about anything. This was a fail for me.
Coffee
Posted by Daniel (Los Angeles) on 07/08/2015
Did you use instant coffee at home? If so, how much coffee of each? 1/2 tablespoon? 1 teaspoon? Did you drink black, with sugar, with cream? Please advise. I don't drink much coffee. I've had sciatica the last 4 days and the stretches are not working any more.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Wellspruce (Juneau, Ak, Usa) on 03/02/2013
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Thank you Namiyah from Westport, OR so much for the magnesium oil with vit E in rollon remmendation. I'm adding that to my list of remedies. I MUST TELL YOU ALL, I "tentatively" testify that I DO BELIEVE the ginger, both ground and raw, I've been taking since night before last is HELPING me. I have slept through most of the night the last two nights which is first for me in months, and though I did wake once or twice with horrific pain, that's usual,
that first night I began the ginger I didn't wake with severe pain last night.
Last night before bed I spent about a half hour, 1. Rubbing my L's and lower S's and the entire siatic nerve path down leg to just below the knee where the pain ends, with cream methyl silicylate 17% with menthol USP 12% (probably 12-15 min. ),
2. Doing the exercises recommended on this site where you cross your ankle over knee then pull knee toward opposite shoulder and hold 20 or 30 seconds; doing both sides. This feels GREAT and I highly recommend for anyone not just siatic sufferers. I also did this as recommended every time I sat down yesterday and again today.
3. I also developed and performed other joint stretches in lower back and hip joints I thought would help, I did them GENTLY. Be careful.
4. I increased my B12 intake to 2000 mg morning, and an additional B12 2000 mb at evening (began the increase last night). B12 was reported on the Earthclinic under the siatica site to have cured someone's siatica.
5. The last thing I did was take about a half teaspoon of ground ginger in a finger of water before bed along with 800 mg ibuprophen. I had taken the ground or raw every three or four hrs during the day.
I don't like taking ibuporphen so will probably not take it tonight. Hoping for at least similar experience of last night.
Still awaiting the sacral wedge I ordered.
Will continue to report back. Thank you all so much for input.
B-12
Posted by Cyndi (Oregon) on 08/19/2015
How much did you take of this? My mom is having terrible pain and exercise is hard for her. Thank you
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Brenda (Page, Az, Usa) on 05/10/2011
Anyone know of a sugarfree version?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/11/2011
I don't know how you can candy ginger without sugar, maybe dried ginger? In order to solve the problem I soak them in water.
Chair Exercise
Posted by Ledtocrowe (The Plains, Ohio) on 11/02/2011
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thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
