What help is available for sciatica?

Answer by  RachelW (932)

Your doctor is the person to see if no mild treatments are helping your sciatica. He or she may prescribe physical therapy and/or prescription painkillers. In extreme cases, epidural steroid injections (cortisone is a popular option) or surgery may be necessary, but your doctor will only recommend these if all other treatment options have failed.

Answer by  BriggyGal (153)

I found that yoga dramatically helped my sciatic nerve pain. Check online and ask your doctor about exercises that will loosen and strengthen your legs and back. This should help.

Answer by  jerezana (68)

yes you can be put on what is called controlled medication where the dr starts you off at a low does then increases as tteh pain does