Sciatica is a physical condition that is caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve which runs down your spinal column to its exit position within the pelvis. It also bears nerve fibers into the legs.
The majority of the time sciatica pain can be cured without surgery. Relief of sciatica pain usually consists of taking pain killers like ibuprofen, decreasing inflammation, and strengthening your lower back muscles (which can also help to prevent a future injury).
Specific relief treatments include the following
