Treatment for sciatica may include:
- Rest
- Avoid activities that cause pain.
- Cold compresses
- Warm compresses
- Rest your back:
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- Return to walking as soon as possible.
- After the pain resolves:
- Back stretching exercises
- Back range of motion exercises
- Back strengthening exercises.
- Physical therapy for sciatica
- Chiropractic care for sciatica
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Narcotic pain medication
- Epidural corticosteroid injections for sciatica
- Surgery for sciatica
- Sciatica clinical trials
