How is sciatica different to other back pain?

Condition analysis:
Sciatica is the symptom of a something irritating the sciatic nerve, thus the name of the condition. The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body, starting in the lower back and traveling past the hip, down the back of the thigh and into the lower leg.

When the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain that you experience can occur anywhere along the sciatic nerve's path and is different to other back pain. While lower back pain may be present, it is usually over-shadowed by the other types of pain that indicate you have Sciatica.

Instructions:
Core strength exercises – these are specific exercises which aim to stretch and strengthen the muscles of your torso so that they can hold your spine in the correct anatomical position. Abdominal exercises are well-known core exercises which help to keep the correct pelvic tilt and reduce back pain.

Many people get relief from alternate therapies and remedies and regularly consult a naturopath, acupuncturist, chiropractor or herbal medicine professional. Always make sure that the therapist is accredited and experienced in treating sciatica.

Other home remedies that people use for relief from sciatica include applying horseradish poultices to alleviate pain; drinking celery leaf, carrot and potato juice or elderberry juice or tea; eating raw garlic or taking garlic supplements; eating foods rich in Vitamin B1 and thiamine or taking complex B-group vitamin supplements; eating parsley or watercress.