Welcome to my hub. My name is John and after two years of suffering from lower right back pain I have discovered the keys to successfully ending Sciatica and lower back pain. In my experience I have found that there are no magic pills or programs but there are certain techniques consistently found in all the programs I have had exposure.

This hub is going to briefly define Sciatica and lower back pain and give you the tips I have discovered to give you relief. Your back pain doesn’t have to control your life but you have to take action. Understanding the physical dynamics causing the pain, having a willingness to consistently work on ending it and most importantly an open mind to multiple forms of therapy are the basis of your recovery.

Sciatica and lower back pain are often confused and misunderstood. What you need to realize is that Sciatica and lower back pain are symptoms of a problem. Sciatica is really a set of physical indicators that something in the body has gone wrong. Tingling and radiating pain through the buttocks, legs and feet are the most common symptoms of Sciatica. Lower right back pain like Sciatica, is a set of symptoms that are usually more generalized and not as defined as Sciatica.

Most sufferers like us, find the roots of these problems are usually caused by imbalances in the muscles that have caused one group of muscles to be weak and another group to be over worked and having to take up the slack. These muscles then become inflamed and swell which in turn puts pressure on the Sciatic Nerve that runs along the spine, through the hips and down the legs. On occasion, slipped or herniated disks can also cause pressure on the Sciatic Nerve which is why it is vital for anyone suffering from lower back pain seek a professional opinion. Your spine is no place to be experimenting.

Tips to recovery:

1. Define the exact nature of your injury. It is virtually impossible to begin a course or courses of therapy without first defining the cause of the symptoms. Whether it is an irritated Sciatic Nerve, herniated disc or any of a number of other reasons, you have to first seek a professional opinion as to the exact source of your pain. The path to recovery is dependent upon this factor.

2. Over use of medications is another area concern. Becoming dependent on prescription drugs is a very real pitfall of back pain. Having had some experience with this I would have to say that it is very easy to become overly dependent on your prescriptions. Another drawback to narcotics is the false feeling of being able to do more than what your body is capable of doing. Finding the balance between pain relief and not totaling masking your symptoms will be a huge factor in the healing process.

3. The most common tip to start providing relief for your pain is to keep moving. It would seem logical that if your back is in pain, you should get rest and lots of it. However, this is not the case. Of course you should take it easy and maybe even rest your back for a day or two but no longer than that. The longer you rest the weaker the muscles become and the more you expose yourself to further weakness and pain. Most back pain sufferers find that light consistent exercise is essential in recovery. There are volumes of free sources, spread across the internet, of great exercises that specifically target the different causes of back pain.

These tips are the foundation to a quick recovery. Remember that being proactive once you have found relief is also essential. Keep up on your therapies and use good body mechanics to ward off future episodes of agony. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” has never been truer.

Click here to find a large selection of free exercises, therapies and more tips to heal your Sciatica and lower right back pain.

Lower Right Back Pain and Sciatica Pain Relief can be directly affected by what you eat.  If your anything like me than having to eat "health foods" is a fate worse then death.  But it really doesn't have to be that bad.

The first thing you should be doing to help your body in regards to diet is to be drinking plenty of water.  Water helps the body's circulation and helps provide fluid to the joints and those all important spinal disks.

Now this is the hard part well at least for me. As you can imagine a balanced healthy diet that is utilizes lean proteins, fruits and vegetables is where you need to look. You should try to limit processed, packaged “health foods” and be careful of even some veggies as they may actually work against you.

Here is a list of foods to base your eating around:

Atlantic Salmon (wild)
Fresh whole fruits, vegetables
Bright multi-colored vegetables
Green tea
Water
Olive oil
Lean poultry
Nuts, legumes and seeds
Dark green leafy vegetables
Old fashioned oatmeal
Spices, especially Turmeric and Ginger

Foods to Avoid

Sugar, from any source
Processed foods
French Fries
Fast Foods
White bread
Pasta
Ice Cream
Cheddar Cheeses
Snack Foods
Oils such as vegetable and corn
Soda, caffeine and alcohol