Living with sciatica can be extremely painful. I have had it for over 10 years and I am serious about managing it! It’s brought me to my knees and I’ve almost falling down a flight of stairs! I promise these things will change your life🩷
Good for loosening the muscles in your legs
Massage+gun
I love the this actual dogs deep and can be repositioned on your neck, shoulders and lower back. The key is to keep your muscles loose. The tighter the muscles the worse the sciatic pain! Trust me I’ve been there.
Shoulder Massagers
I use the foam roller for my entire back, glutes, hamstrings, adductors and Quads! Tight legs equal a sciatic flare up:(
Foam Roller
Helps on targeted areas but most useful on your glutes and tailbone area
Massage Lacrosse Balls for Myofascial Release
Need a good mat to stretch on! If you live somewhere hot take it outside and get free hot yoga!
Yoga Mats
If I haven’t stretched in a while sometimes I need deeper help. I use my tens machine then heat.
Tens Back Pain Relief System
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation. Inflammation is usually when the flare up happens. So keeping that at bay is a must!
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Be sure to stretch those legs and stay limber!!!
Resistance Bands
Heating pads are always great and my daily go to!
Heating Pads For Back Pain
You can also use reusable hot and cold packs
Hot And Cold Packs
Cold packs for on the go and traveling are life savers!
Ice Pack
Instant hot packs for on the go will save you from discomfort!
Heat Packs
Dual hot and cold packs are good and where I started to save money
Watch Med 55 Dual Gel Hot and Cold Pack
You need anti-inflammatory supplements or medicine. I choose to go the natural route
Anti Inflammatory Medication
Another natural route for anti-inflammation is to eat right. Definitely easier said than done but changing your routine from the inside out will help you feel better long term!
