Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 34 years old and male. I can't even sit right now because my sciatica is a bit painful. If I sit for too long, my sciatica will hurt terribly. I would like to ask the doctor, is cupping therapy effective for sciatica pain? What kind of medication should I take?Doctor's answer:
can be treated with cupping, which has a certain effect. Cupping can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and unblock meridians, relieving sciatica pain. Sciatica pain is usually caused by compression of the nerves due to lumbar spine issues, leading to poor local blood circulation and resulting in pain. In such cases, it is recommended to combine acupuncture, cupping, and other comprehensive treatments. If oral medication is necessary, it is advisable to take neurotrophic drugs to support nerve health, along with traditional Chinese medicine formulas that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis for better results.