Effectiveness of Individualised Homoeopathic Remedies in the Management of Pain of Sciatica on the basis of Experimental Study

The feeling of unbearable pain in the back or buttocks, that runs down the thighs and which extends to the feet is the first sign of Sciatica. It is also associated with numbness and tingling sensation in the legs with weakness.

Usually, it starts from the back due to the compression of nerve roots from the spinal cord which continues to the hips and buttocks and then to the feet. It is more common in men than women.

It mostly affects people of age group 40-50 and lasts up to six or seven weeks. Sometimes it persists for a long duration.

The fact is that it is not a disorder by itself but a symptom of pain in the pathway of the sciatic nerve. It is typically a one sided complaint but gradually it might affect both the sides.

Painkillers may provide for temporary relief but the homoeopathic remedies for sciatica treat the problem from the root cause and provide long term relief.