In the layman language, osteoporosis means porous bones. Those who suffer from osteoporosis have brittle bones and likely to vulnerable to bone fractures. However, there are several people who suffer from spine osteoporosis with varying degree of severity. But, these people never come to know that they are suffering from this disease.

What Causes Osteoporosis or Porous Bones?

Our body replaces or remodels our bones to keep them strong all through the life. But, as we grow in age, this process of bone replacement can not go at a pace similar to the natural thinning of bones. As a result of this, bone density does not remain as healthy as it should be and you are likely to suffer from the disease.

What Causes Low Back Pain and Sciatica?

Both lower back pain and sciatica can be the result of osteoporosis. But, you feel pain in the lower back when the vertebra of your spine begins to lose height because of the pressure of our body weight. Sometimes small and multiple fractures take place and the vertebra gets squashed completely. This is known as a compression fracture.

The pain of sciatica is debilitating, sometimes and at times it becomes very difficult for one to sit or walk for long. Sometimes there is a burning sensation at the affected site. Basically, the pain is caused when the nerve of the lumbar spine or lower back gets irritated or pinched. It then gets inflamed and a number of symptoms begin to develop.

What Are The Right Treatments?

Application of Ice

This is one of the traditional methods to cure the sciatica pain. The victims should lay flat and keep at least two pillows under their knees. Now, applying ice on the side for 15 will bring a sure-shot respite. But, do not overdo it. Applying ice for more than 20 minutes will aggravate the pain. Applying will decrease the inflammation and alleviates your pain. Though, this is only a temporary solution, but it is a good way to bring a complete relief for some time. 

Taking Pro-inflammatory Diet:

There are as number of nutritional aspects of sciatic pain. If you want to alleviate the pain, you should take a pro-inflammatory diet (meat, shellfish and dairy products). This diet consists of vegetables, fishes and fruits. This is one of the best ways to reduce both pain and inflammation.

Turmeric, tulsi (basil), rosemary and ginger are some of the powerful herbs that cure sciatica pain. Drinking basil and ginger tea regularly will prove to be of great help.

Keep Your Body Hydrated:

Apart from indulging in the conventional exercises, you should take care to keep your body hydrated. Drink at least 10 glasses of water every day. It will flush out toxins from your body. Toxin build up causes muscular spasms which will result in pain and inflammation. Water will keep this disc hydrated. Invertebral discs are found between the spinal nerves which are likely to dry out with age resulting in utter pain. So, it is important to drink plenty of water.