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Sciatica Pain Relief
Sciatica Pain Relief ModalitiesThe most common form of symptomatic relief is certainly pharmaceutical pain management. Sciatica drugs come in so many varieties including anti-inflammatories, pain killers and muscle relaxants. Drugs are easy for patients to use, usually covered by health insurance and are the preferred treatment modality of many doctors. Back pain drugs are also BIG BUSINESS, making the pharmaceutical industry billions of dollars a year. Back pain is known for creating the ideal circumstances for long term drug use, making every sciatica patient a real cash cow… Just remember that drug use is bad for your body and just because you received medicine from a doctor does not make it risk free.There are many less risky methods of pain relief which are employed by patients, as well. Chiropractic is a popular sciatica treatment, as is acupuncture. Both of these holistic sciatica therapies are preferred over pharmaceutical treatment, since there are no risks for addiction or problematic interactions. TENS treatment is also widely employed and is the favorite home remedy for many patients. The old stand bys of heat and ice are good for short term relief and bed rest is still often the only option for patients with the most severe acute sciatic nerve pain. Sciatica Pain Relief ConcernsThe problem with pain relief is that it is temporary and must be continued long term in order to remain effective. This constant pursuit of symptomatic treatments often occupies much of the time and resources which should be utilized to find a cure for the sciatica condition. It is vital to consider the fact that symptomatic treatment will never cure you and statistically, the longer you use it, the less your chances are of finding permanent relief. Patients become obsessed with finding immediate relief and they lose sight of their overall goal of a sciatica cure. This certainly happened to me, for years at a time, during my 18 year battle with chronic sciatica and lower back pain. I spent vast sums of money and time pursuing treatments which offered no hope for a cure and many times did not even provide adequate relief. Eventually, I discovered the mistake of this way of thinking and devoted myself exclusively to finding some modality which would enact a long term solution to my pain. Luckily, I found knowledge therapy…Sciatica Pain Relief AdviceRemember to talk to all your care providers to determine what short and long term benefits you can expect from any given treatment. Do not assume that just because you are under the care of a doctor or chiropractor that you have any hope of being cured. Most therapy options employed by the back pain industry are designed to keep you in treatment and perpetuate your lasting pain. In order to break this cycle, there are really only 4 options…* Your pain might be correctly diagnosed and might resolve on its own or with appropriate treatment. In sciatica patients, this generally takes 4 to 12 weeks. If your pain lasts longer than this, the chances of it going away without further action are slim… * Knowledge Therapy is always my most recommended option since it offers an excellent cure rate and has no risks or expenses. There is literally nothing to lose and a cure to gain with this option. 9/17/08 Revised 12/17/09
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