This symptom is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. The term sciatica indicates that the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and into the leg, is thought to be the cause of the pain in this condition.
You can bless your own mala by creating a sacred space, for instance-lighting a candle and then holding your mala over sage, incense or juniper smoke. While you are doing this, say a quiet prayer with an aspiration that your use of this mala may bring benefit to all.
Usually the beads of rudraksha are strung together as a mÄlÄ. Traditionally, it is believed that the number of beads used should be 108 plus one. The extra bead is the bindu. If the mÄlÄ lacks a bindu, the energy is said to become cyclical and wearers who are sensitive may become dizzy.