3 Reasons You Are Still Suffering With Sciatica

I see plenty of people grumbling about how their sciatica discomfort won’t go away despite what they do. Well, I am probably not going to make plenty of chums by asserting this, but if you’re still afflicted by sciatica despite doing “everything,” then there are probably some simple things that you aren’t doing. Here are 3 common items that folks frequently neglect or attempt to shortcut.

You Aren’t Stretching

I know that you’re busy. Heck, who isn’t busy these days? With all of the rush of going to work, cooking dinner, and attempting to find a spare moment here or there to spend with your family or friends it can be tough to find the time to do all those stretches you deep-down know you ought to be doing.

However seriously how long does stretching take? It might be a gigantic over-estimation to say that they take 30 minutes. But I’m sure you can probably find the time to veg out for at least 30 minutes of television a day. Why don’t you do your stretches while you are watching TV? Or find a way to use a time management matrix to free up some time.

You Aren’t Fixing Your Diet

Most people know that soreness is a big issue if you have sciatica. Though not too many people know that your diet can really be used to combat inflammation in your body. Foods that contain trans fat, saturated fats, and are high on the glycemic index aren’t good for swelling (in fact , they’re bad for you in a lot of other ways as well , but I can save that for another day).

A large amount of folk are busy and simply just need to grab food on the go. Junk food and pre-packed microwave-able meals are simple and convenient, but they’re also full of the things you want to avoid.

As an alternative you ought to be getting foods rich in vitamin D, anti-oxidating agents, and omega 3 acids. I’m sure that cooking can take a large amount of time and trying to find recipes can make things more of a challenge. But if you simply learn by heart a handful of straightforward recipes, you can quickly whip up a giant batch of meals which will help your inflammation and eat them over a few days.

You Are Counting on Painkillers

I know you are experiencing discomfort, and I know you can’t just put your life on hold to recover. You still need to make money and pay those bills, after all. But let’s be honest here. We both know that painkillers aren’t a solution. I understand taking them to get through the day, but don’t confuse a scarcity of pain with an answer to the issue.

Because the pain is gone does not imply that you don’t have tight muscles or herniated discs in your body that are still aggravating a numb sciatic nerve. If you numb the discomfort and keep on with business as normal, you’re only making the issue worse.

If you would like to get rid of the sciatica, you can’t cut corners. I know that life is busy and chaotic. It can be easy to assert to oneself that you are too busy today to stretch or eat right and just pop one or two tablets with the hope that tomorrow is different. But time to be truthful. Nothing is going to be different unless it changes today. Set aside the time to do what you already know you have to do and ensure you can get rid of your sciatica once and for all.

If you found this helpful be sure to also check out Sciatic Nerve Relief and Psoas Muscle Stretch.