Sometimes a nerve or group of nerves that has already been injured continues to send pain signals to the brain. This type of nerve pain is referred to as neuralgia, or in the case of lower back pain, sciatica and lumbago.

Nerve pain is more difficult to treat than other types of muscle and joint pain. As you know lower back injury, slipped disc and sciatica can be devastating. Even 40 years later, after the car accident that injured my back, lower back pain still is a constant unwelcome presence. My favorite remedy? Cayenne pepper oil , daily yoga and long walks to keep my back muscles in shape. The most important thing is to never give up, never surrender, and keep going until you find the your own personal answer.

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Analgesics (painkillers) work well for short term pain, but neuropathic pain resists most conventional non-narcotic painkillers. Narcotics can cause problems of their own. Herbal alternative treatments can bring relief, and you may also wish to explore acupuncture and professional massage treatments. These Eastern physical therapy techniques can be especially effective for nerve pain.