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Pressure on a peripheral nerve from the surrounding tissue causes inflammation of the nerve.
Another common cause of nerve irritation is a damaged spinal disk commonly known as a slipped disk, Heavy lifting, obesity, and contact sports can contribute to the problem.
Traditional Treatment
You may need to stop or reorganise the activity which is the cause of your uncomfortable condition. Your doctor may suggest wearing a splint, brace, or some other support and may also recommend a physical therapist to help you reinforce the muscles in the affected area.
Alternative/Natural Treatments
Herbal Therapies - Try a tea combining equal parts of St.-John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus).
Homoeopathy - For low-back pain that feels better when warmth is applied, try Rhus toxicodendron. Taking Arnica when your back pain follows an injury may lessen symptoms. Professional advice is required for proper dosages.
Dietary Considerations
Taking lecithin with meals may help regenerate nerves. Nerve impulse conduction may benefit from calcium chelate.
Prevention
Try to avoid the tasks that you know are going to aggravate the condition. When avoidance is impossible, perform the motions for short periods of time with breaks in between.