Sciatica is usually a symptom of a painful herniated or bulging disc in the lower back. According to Mayoclinic.com, sciatica pain can shoot down the buttocks and legs and cause loss of feeling or numbness in areas of the body such as the feet or toes. The best way to resolve or get rid of numbness from sciatica is by using a combination of rest, immobilization, ice, heat, medication and exercise.
Relieving Sciatica Numbness
Stop all exercise and physical activity immediately and rest for a few days. During this time, wear a back brace when you need to move around or work.
Take two ibuprofen or naproxen pills every four to six hours until your sciatica numbness is gone.
Place a large towel on the floor or a sofa and put an ice pack on top of it. Lie down so that the ice is compressed directly against your source of pain. Remain for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat every three or four hours. Continue ice treatment until back inflammation and pain have subsided.
Once the initial inflammation is under control, use a heating pad for 15 to 20 minutes several times per day. Continue with heat therapy until your pain and numbness are gone.
Lie on your back with both of feet on the floor and your knees up. Gently press your lower back against the floor. Hold for two to five seconds, then relax. Do 10 repetitions. While still lying down, grab both of your knees and pull them toward your chest. Hold that position for two to five seconds, then relax. Do this 10 times. Get on both hands and knees on a carpet. Slowly lift your right knee off the carpet and extend it backward as far as you can, fully extending it. Hold that position for a couple of seconds, then bring your leg back down. Do the same movement with your left leg. Do 10 repetitions with each leg.
