Sciatica

Solutions for Sciatica:

1. Self-Care:

• Rest and avoid heavy lifting or prolonged sitting.

• Ice and Heat: Ice to reduce inflammation, heat to relax muscles.

• Over-the-Counter Pain Relief: NSAIDs like ibuprofen can reduce pain and inflammation.

• Gentle Stretching: Stretch the lower back and hamstrings to relieve nerve pressure.

2. Physical Therapy:

• Exercises to strengthen the back and core muscles.

• Techniques to improve posture and flexibility.

• Nerve gliding exercises.

3. Medical Treatment:

• Prescription medications for pain or inflammation.

• Muscle relaxants.

• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation around the nerve.

• Surgery (rare) if pain is severe and doesn’t respond to conservative treatment, or if there’s significant nerve damage.