Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Sciatic Pain

I had another patient with sciatic pain today. She's had physical therapy, chiropractic care and appointments with her MD. Yet she was never shown one of the most effective exercises that can help her low back.

The exercise is to lift the leg in front of the body bringing the knee up to waist high. Then hold it. Start at holding for 30 seconds and gradually build to 4-5 minutes each leg. As her back gets healthier I'll give her more exercises to maintain that health.

After receiving her 1st acupuncture treatment she felt less pain immediately when getting off the table.

We reviewed diet tips to make sure she didn't eat foods that would irritate the bulging disk in her lumbar (low back). Alcohol and all sugars are the 2 worst offenders.

Acupuncture, exercises, herbs and proper nutrition will greatly reduce and should eliminate her pain.

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