Best relief for Sciatica?

fala, My primary doctor treated mine. I empathize as it can be extremely painful. I still get flareups occasionally.

What worked for me was Tylenol and Flexeril (Prescription Muscle relaxant) and Bed Buddy Heat Packs (Amazon) that go in the microwave for 2 minutes. Be careful to not get the heat pack to hot or it can burn you. Use a towel as a barrier between the Bed Buddy and your skin. Bed rest. I think I also used Voltaren Gel (Over the counter). This is an NSAID gel....I cannot take NSAIDS orally, but, the gel has never bothered me.

I would think Chiropractors could treat this as well as an Orthopedic Doctor.

Praying for you as I know how painful this can be. Blessings & Prayers....

@covidstinks2023
About the only thing that helps (mentally) is a message chiming in on the same pain. Of course I need to find out what YOU did to see if there is any hope left.
I acquired the unstoppable sciatica pain as a result of a Dr.'s decision to slice the bottom of my foot! He casually said after doing that, that I would have to walk on my heel for a year! I tried to get other doctor's opinions but no luck! Then, I had what turned out to be Peripheral Neuropathy in both feet and I was told that there is NO HELP! Also, I acquired severe sciatica ever since the one year heel walk! Tried hip injections, but most do not work for that pain. Or, if you get lucky a shot might work for 3 months at a time! It's been over 10 years now with this, so that's my experience. Anyone have any good ideas for sciatic pain relief, or a good joke?

For temporary relief. Lay flat on the floor. Put you butt up to a chair with your calves laying in the chair. This is the best position to get some relief. It’s not really a cure, but I’ve had sciatica when you couldn't lay, sit or stand without pain! Hope this helps someone.

@fala I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know how miserable sciatica can be.

One thing that has actually helped me is NeuroMD. My physical therapist recommended I give it a try, and I was surprised that it made a difference. It's definitely not a cure, and everyone's experience is different, but I figured I'd mention it since it's been one of the few things that's helped me.

I hope it gives you another option to look into. Wishing you some relief!

@carverdebra
This position helps me as well. I also do gentle yoga, hugging my knees and, if possible, lifting my head and shoulders. There have been times when I'd lay there for an hour, just relaxing into the stretch. Don't forget to breathe.

No cure for .. well .. most everything, Sciatica, Fibro, Arthritis, IBD - no cure for any of them. I have had doctors refer to "Medication therapy" - writing scripts as if that was something an algorythym couldn't do better. I am not too keen on "For Profit" Healthcare (?)

@covidstinks2023
No pt?

I have had physical therapy several times and it goes away for awhile. I will ask my pc about using muscle relaxers

Psyiatrist spelling might be off

Physiatrist