Relief from Sciatica

Sciatic Nerve

Bladder and Gallbladder Meridians

​​Sciatica is caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve – the longest and widest nerve in the body.  It’s about the thickness of your little finger.
 
While sciatica often isn’t serious, it can create a lot of discomfort.
 
From an acupuncture perspective, there are two meridians (energetic pathways) that are involved, the bladder and gall bladder meridians.  Note: Inflammation in these meridians does not mean that you have bladder or gall bladder problems.

When there is the smooth flow of energy through the meridians, there’s health in the body.  Notice how the meridians run along the same area of the sciatic nerve.
 
Treatments can help:
-open up restrictions in the meridians
-reduce inflammation along the spine in areas that are pressing on the sciatic nerve
-relax muscles that are contracting and causing pain
-teach you to eat in a way that reduces inflammation in the body