Sciatic neuralgia is a syndrome characterized by pain in sciatic nerve pathway and distribution area. Most cases of sciatica are secondary to the stimulation, compression and injury of sciatica caused by the pathological changes of local and surrounding structures of sciatica, which is called secondary sciatica; A few are primary, that is, sciatica.

The best way to treat sciatica is to recover it by conservative methods: usually pay attention to rest, pay attention to protection, don't exercise vigorously, avoid fatigue, eat more fruits and vegetables, and repair sciatica externally (Jiyutang Xishun Gu An Yu Tie).

Preventive measures for sciatica;

1, avoid bending over, let alone bending over to carry loads, avoid excessive use of air conditioners and fans, and properly carry out lumbar traction. If it is sciatica caused by piriformis syndrome, we should pay attention to avoid exercise, such as running and jumping.

2, also avoid sedentary, if you have to sit, sit with a cushion. Generally, you can rest on your side or sleep on your stomach. When lying flat, it may also lead to local oppression. Similarly, local hot compress can be used to avoid catching cold.

3. Bed rest is more effective for relieving pain. A typical posture is knee-elbow position: kneeling on the bed, then bending your knees, then bending your elbows, and hunching over the bed, which can put the nerve holes of the sciatic nerve to the maximum extent, so the pressure is the least, so this posture can effectively relieve the pain of the sciatic nerve.

Diet therapy for sciatica;

1, 25g of Radix Dipsaci, 30g of the root of Duchesnea indica, cooked with 1 pigtail and seasoned.

2, mistletoe 1 5g, egg1piece, take it after cooking.

3, 6 grams of old mulberry branches, stewed with 500 grams of hens, and eaten in soup.