siatica

[rangersjoe]

any tips on how to cope with it????? in leg from buttock travelling down leg

[Peri]

Osteopath as there could be something out in your back.  Acupunture is also excellent. 

[natalie_1982]

I don't think there's a lot you can do, my mum has it and is on tabs that treat labour pain and my grandad also has it and went in to have an epidural last week.

[brawburd]

It might sound odd but you should get some relief by lying on the floor on your stomach and drawing the affected leg up.  It seems to ease the pressure on the nerve.  Other than that - ibuprofen.

[Scarlett]

I had a TENS machine which helped, but ultimately homeopathy totally cured my pain. I noewdon't take any drugs at all.

[silly moo]

Sciatica pain is caused by a trapped sciatic nerve, and can have several different causes. If it's severe and has lasted for 6 months your GP may suggest an xray of your lumbar spine to rule out various causes. Exercises from a physio , pain killers , and getting the balance between rest and exercise right.

[majove]

buy a tens machine,all pain will disappear within a couple of days of using it,i cannot recommend tens highly enough