subject: A Guide to Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief [print this page] Author: Chaves Angles Author: Chaves Angles
Our body is a collection of systems. Systems are a collection of organs. Organs are collection of tissues. Tissues are collection of cells. One system that composes our body is the nervous system. The nervous system includes the nerve that supplies the sensory and motor output on the distal parts of our body.
Sciatic nerve comes from a collection of spinal roots on the sacral plexus. While it comes from the sacral area, it supplies the lower leg. Thus, it will definitely go through a pathway that will cross a lot of structures. This is where pain usually starts. Sciatic nerve pain relief is done by targeting the structures that causes the pain. Sciatic nerve pain or commonly known as sciatica, is not a disease entity in itself. It is caused by various conditions that lead to compression of the sciatic nerve. As mentioned, it comes from the sacral area. From its roots to its terminal end, there is a possibility of impingement. It may be caused by improper body posture. Thus the position of the spine may be one of the causes of the pain. Sciatic nerve pain relief usually involves instruction on proper body mechanics. Sometimes, a muscle where the sciatic nerve will pass is the one that causes compression. If it is not severe, it may be treated conservatively. In severe cases, the doctor will recommend surgery.
Sciatic nerve pain relief will depend on the cause of pain. Once the cause is known, then cure will be determined.About the Author:
