How Can I Manage Sciatica Pain?
Self-care can go a long way in managing symptoms and providing relief, but it may not necessarily treat sciatica. Regardless, it’s important to do self-care until you can see a specialist. Using cold packs can help make the pain subside. If you don’t have one, you can improvise with a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. Just don’t use a cold pack for longer than 20 minutes. After a few days, using hot packs can help relieve symptoms. It’s also possible that stretching will help and serve as a limited form of physical therapy.
