Hi, Dianne, For Sciatica relief, I'll second the suggestion of taking L-Lysine! Worked for me. I'd suggest also adding Vitamin E to help combat internal scarring. You can google stretching exercises, the one that worked the best for me was stand with hands on hips and knees slightly bent, arch back slowly and slightly. Let us know when you start feeling better!
Take care, Cindy L-lysine is an essential amino acid for humans and therefore must be supplied in the diet. For years, lysine has been considered in the treatment of herpes and cold sores, and more recently, has been attracting attention as a possible addition to the fast-growing list of muscle-building nutrients. L-lysine helps to build muscle protein, it is good for those recovering from surgery and sports injuries. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/article/l-lysine.asp Vitamin E belongs to a family of fat-soluble compounds. It is available in different forms, the most common and potent being alpha tocopherol. Its main function is as an antioxidant. It Beneficial Effectss destruction of fats and vitamin A in the body by oxygen fragments. The vitamin also Enhances in the production of hormone-like substances that regulate blood pressure, reproduction, and muscle contraction. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Vitamin-E-512_info.htm
