Acupressure Treats Sciatica

Acupressure is a healthcare practice that is also a safe treatment for sciatica. Also known as reflexology, acupressure is carried out by employing pressure on some pressure points on the body. it is believed that stress gets accumulated on these points in the body and pressing them helps release it.

Besides acupuncturists, acupressure can also be provided by massage therapists, physical therapists and chiropractors. The pressure is applied on trigger points and the areas of body suffering stagnation or build up for a long time get activated. Acupressure practitioners activate these points that also balance the life energy.

Trigger Points
Positioned under the spine, the sciatic nerve runs from the buttocks till the legs. So, the best way to cure sciatica is to apply pressure on the trigger points that are also the root of the pain. These points lie on the root of the nerve only. If you want to perform acupressure yourself, put your thumbs above the buttocks. Apply pressure. Press the points as hard as you can so that the trigger points that lie even beneath the skin get pressurized. Consistently hold the same pressure and count till 15. You would sense pain in your nerve. Try to maintain the pressure. You can ask for aid from your friend. Your friend can also apply pressure on the same points. Also, perform this treatment in a calm place so that you are also audible to your friend.

Exercise
Acupressure techniques can be much more beneficial for you, if you can carry out some stretching and muscle strengthening exercises. You can do knee stretch till chest exercise to get better help. Simply lie on the floor with your face towards the wall. Slowly, bring your knees towards your chest. Hold this pose for a few moments. Stretch that particular leg more thoroughly in which you are experiencing pain.

Timing
Severity of sciatica differs from person to person. It may happen that some people feel severe pain in evening while others may experience worst pain in the early morning. But, you can take up  acupressure at any point of time and as many times as you wish. Though, the best time to do acupressure is after shower or at a time when your muscles are relaxed.

Effectiveness of acupressure
Acupressure is an effective treatment that deals with the minor soft tissues as well as muscular injuries. It doesn't provide total relief from sciatica but it can surely help you to cope with sciatic pain effectively.

Therefore, sciatica sufferers should make acupressure a part of their life to ease their pain and combat sciatica effectively.

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