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Treatment


The goals of sciatica treatment are to relieve pain and increase mobility. In most cases, sciatica resolves over time with rest. Treatment for the condition depends on the underlying cause and may include the following:

Exercise (e.g., walking, swimming)
Heating pads or ice packs (to reduce pain and inflammation)
Medication (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDS; Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®], muscle relaxants [Flexeril®, Amrix®])
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