Hello Marian, sciatic pain can be so difficult to cure, but there are a lot of stretches and exercises that can help. And do remember your best friend, ice, to quiet the inflammation!
Can you tell me a little about where you get the pain, what treatments you have tried, and whether you have other problems like osteoporosis or spinal issues that would limit your activity? Finally, my pet question- how much time do you spend in a recliner? I'm sure once we have some details, others will pop in with suggestions too.

Sue

Hello @marian85. I see that @sueinmn has responded to your post with some ideas and questions so will let you answer her back.

In the meantime, you will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on sciatic pain to allow you to also connect with members such as @jennifergillan03 @denisept and @suzquez who have all recently shared here.

Many years ago my sciatic pain was so bad, I literally collapsed to the floor or even outside walking on a sidewalk. Embarrassing, yes, when people come rushing over to help me get up. Finally, after many trips to a GP a friend at work recommended and old Chiropractor in my hometown. The pain was so severe, I was constantly limping. Finally I called his office and he answered. He told me to come to his office just three blocks from my home. The doctor must have been in his 70’s. I told him my problem and he had me lay on the long padded table while we talked. At the end of the session, he says, that’s right, you have a sciatic pain. Tell me, do you keep your wallet in your left rear pocket? Yes I replied, why? That’s what’s causing your pain he said, take it out. Then he explained why, It seems pockets in jeans or other clothes are in the wrong spot. When you sit down, the wallet presses against the sciatic nerve that’s right there. It presses against the hip bone and there’s your problem, sciatic pain, so take the wallet out. He also explained that the way you sit or recline can press against the sciatic nerve, so be mindful of your posture, especially on a hard surface like a chair. I immediately took his advice and I haven’t had an episode of sciatic pain since. I keep my wallet and other personal things in a fanny pack. That had to be 40 years ago. Oh yeah, for the advice and examination, he charged me $3, that should tell you how long ago that was!!!