When there is impingement system (central nervous system) as well as carrying information away by way of motor neurons. When there is impingement or disease anywhere along their paths-there can be pain (neuralgia) and inflammation neuritis) and this can lead to nerve destruction (neuropathy). Sciatica is a particularly painful inflammation of the sciatic nerve That runs down the leg from the sacral area.
There can be lots of sciatica including lumbar disc disease, bony encroachment, and inflammation of the nerves caused by a viral infection-shingles. Nerve irritation can also be caused by damage to the discs between the vertebrae. Damage to the disc can come from simple "wear and tear" of the outer ring of the disc or from traumatic injury, or both.
This a ruptures or herniates out of the disc ruptures or herniates out on the the spinal cord or the nerves. This rupture is what causes the commonly recognized "sciatica" pain that shoots down The leg. Sciatica can be preceded by a history of localized low-back aching or it can follow a "popping" sensation and be accompanied by numbness and tingling.
In more severe instances, sciatica can be accompanied by incontinence of the bladder and / or bowels.
With unrelenting pain, severe impairment of function, or incontinence (which can indicate spinal cord irritation), surgery may be necessary. Western medicine Treatments range from medical management to surgery.
Essential Oils Can Help with Sciatic Pain
A number of essential oils can help can be helped alleviate the pain and irritation, swelling and inflammation and give back to to heal. Essential oils can detoxify, relax, and swelling in muscle tissue. A muscle responds to pain with a reflex contraction.
Inflammation, muscular soreness and pain are the results. This is the result of blood flow to the area to be impeded.
o Helichrysum, peppermint, nutmeg, thyme, spruce, wintergreen / birch, basil, rosemary, clove, tarragon.
o Blends-Aroma Siez, PanAway, Relieve It, Aroma Life
o Compress-warm if there is no inflammation; cold if there is inflammation, 1-2 times daily as needed.
o more for Muscle-basil, marjoram, lavender, Relieve It, PanAway
o specific for spasms - Aroma Siez with Ortho Ease or Ortho Sport massage oils
o Topically, dilute 50 - 50, 6 - 10 drops on location twice a day or as needed
o Raindrop technique 2-3 times a week in acute situations, and 2-3 times monthly in chronic conditions. (Raindrop technique uses 9 essential oils "feathered" into the spine with a light touch)
I have found helicichrysum followed by peppermint to be especially helpful in relieving the pain of sciatica. I will highly recommend this Palo Santo (meaning "holy wood"). This oil comes from South America and has pain relieving qualities as well as anti-inflammatory properties.
Using a combination of Palo Santo & Frankincense for pain. This pain has been used to an an anti inflammatory and anti-spasmodic oil. It has been used to heal fractures and get people out of wheel chairs. & for bone rejuvenation (including Idaho Balsam Fir) will shorten recuperation time.
