how to alleviate sciatic nerve pain
There are different methods used to stop sciatic nerve pain. Generally, it is advisable to try out some of the treatment options before surgery is considered. The ice pack treatment involves lying flat with two flat pillows placed under the knees. Place ice on the side where the nerve is inflamed. Place it on the lower back, the buttock on the side affected or tailbone for up to 20 minutes every 2-3 hours. This helps to decrease inflammation in the sciatic nerve and relieving pain albeit temporarily.
Sciatica results when your sciatic nerve gets pinched in your lower back. The pain is typically felt as originating in your buttock, radiating down your thigh. Stretching exercises can help reduce sciatic pain. Your sciatic nerve runs through your piriformis, a muscle located deep in your glutes.