Try these natural remedies to get rid of sciatica pain- Watch slideshow!

The painful throbbing in lower back and limb and agonizing pain, numbness or weakness in each leg are all symptoms of sciatica nerve pain. It is a common pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve and can severely affect everyday life.

The good news is there is no shortage of treatments for sciatica pain and one can easily get over it by practicing some easy and natural remedies.

Here's is a list of some natural solutions that you can try to recover quickly from sciatica pain

This ancient Chinese therapy makes use of tiny, pain-free needles that targets strategic portions of the body and regulates body's natural energy flow. This treatment gives instant relief from all kinds of chronic pains, including sciatica.

There are some good postures like stretching, yoga or laying down that can reduce stiffness, numbness, inflammation or pain in a big way.

Applying ice packs or heating packs for 15 minutes can reduce inner inflammation. They act as counterirritants and heal sciatica pain immediately. 

This treatment creates an environment that speeds up natural healing mechanism of the body. It targets the source of pain, re-aligns spinal disk and reduces inflammation.

Trigger-point therapy is the best remedy for sciatica pain. In this therapy, pressure is applied to the irritated, inflammated areas, or trigger-points, in the piriformis muscle that releases tension and stimulates blood circulation.  

Valerian plant has relaxant property and is particularly good for easing sciatica pain. The herb contains volatile oils that relieves muscle spasm and eases tension. This herbal tea is also popularly used as sleeping aid.  

- By Shruti Mishra