Sciatica Collection

Advertisement for the miracle cure of Koptica
5310096 Advertisement for the miracle cure of Koptica; (add.info.: Advertisement for the miracle cure of Koptica for rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, gout, and all kindred diseases)

Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil
5310095 Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil; (add.info.: Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil used to conquer pain. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil
5310158 Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil; (add.info.: Advertisement for St Jacobs Oil. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mr. Vernon-Ward's Treatment Salons
A photograph of the interior entrance hall which leads to Mr. Vernon-Ward's treatment salons, at Vere Street. The medical establishment had some fame for combatting obesity via fat reduction

The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b / w photo)
3092355 The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium)

Information leaflet, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people
Information leaflet for Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate

Medical chart showing the signs and symptoms of sciatica

Allcocks Porous Plasters, a safe and sure remedy. Warming and soothing, relieving and curing Asthma, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Kinks, Quinsy, Spasms, Rheumatism

Advert for Harness Electric Battery Belt 1884
Harness Electric Battery Belt, claiming the most effectual remedy for rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, deafness, headache, paralyss, nervous debility and other nervous muscular and functional maladies

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1888
Harness Electropathic belt treatment. 1888

Advert for Patent Electropathic socks 1882
Patent Electropathic socks, simply put inside the shoes or boots, and after a short time a continued and most beneficial warmth creating a bodily comfort

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1891
Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts no taking poisonous drugs or quack nostrums. Claims to cure all rheumatic and nervous affections. 1891

Sciatica caused from herniated disc

Artwork of a man holding his thigh in pain

Electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1885 for the Pall Mall Electric Associations Electropathic Belt. Claiming to cure a wide range of ailments, including rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, sciatica

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"Relief for Sciatica: Exploring the Historical Treatments and Modern Understanding" Step into Mr. Vernon-Ward's Treatment Salons, where a range of remedies await those suffering from sciatica. From Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people to the soothing waters of The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium, relief is just around the corner. Leaf through an information leaflet that sheds light on this debilitating condition. Discover how a herniated disc can cause sciatica, as depicted in a medical chart showcasing its signs and symptoms. Travel back in time with vintage adverts like the 1884 Harness Electric Battery Belt or the 1888 Electropathic corset belts, offering innovative solutions to alleviate pain. Don't forget about Patent Electropathic socks from 1882 – a unique approach worth exploring. Witness the evolution of treatment options with an advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts from 1891. And let's not overlook Allcocks Porous Plaster, known for its healing properties throughout history. Whether you seek traditional or modern methods, understanding sciatica is key to finding relief. Explore these historical hints alongside current medical knowledge to embark on your journey towards freedom from sciatic pain.