Pain makes you miserable. And I should know. For the past 15 years, I've suffered from sciatica, as well as swollen ankles and feet caused partly by arthritis.
“Peppermint oil has been shown to reduce hypersensitivity in the gut, which often leads to less pain and discomfort ... and this is another way the herb may help improve gut function.
Known for causing radiating pain from the lower back through the buttocks and down the leg, sciatica can bring additional challenges to the already demanding life of a new mother.