The term sciatica defines the radiating pain down the leg, along the large sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down through the buttock and along the back of each leg. Sciatica usually only affects one side of the body and the pain often radiates through the buttock, below back of the thigh and knee and may involve the foot.

This radiating pain is aggravated when sitting and there may be numbness and weakness of the lower leg muscles. Although the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating, in some people, the pain might be infrequent and slightly irritating, but has the potential to get worse. People with sciatica may experience a burning or tingling sensation down the leg, a constant pain on one side of the buttocks and a shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up may also occur.

Acupuncture treatment

Treatment Acupuncture points along the pathway of the pain are treated. This helps move the Qi energy locally. Sometimes other points in the body are also used to treat the damp, cold or wind that may have spread out into the rest of the body including into the urinary bladder meridian.

Acupuncture anesthesia is also applicable in the treatment of sciatica. Electric stimulation "electro-Acupuncture"is used on the acupuncture needles. The local nerves are over stimulated, not with pain, but with a painless electrical sensation. This over-stimulation reduces the sensitivity of the nerves and also diminishes the other pain that travels through those nerves.

Ear Acupuncture is used for additional assistance in treating the pain associated with sciatica. After the acupuncture treatment, seeds are taped into the ears to supply an on-going stimulation to these points. These seeds, or even magnets are worn for a few days at a time. Ear acupuncture is an effective adjunct to acupuncture for treating sciatica pain.

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