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In brief: Sciatic pain. Yes. Ice is an excellent anti-inflammatory option. Try alternating moist heat to relax muscles and ice to reduce swelling. Physical therapy and stretching exercises are important additions to reduce the pain and prevent recurrence of the pain.
A combination of treatment options is often the most effective course, and many patients will try some combination of the following treatment options: 1  Physical therapy and chiropractic treatments can help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. 2  Alternating heat therapy and ice massage therapy can help to relieve acute pain from sciatica. Watch NSAIDs Video Anti-inflammatory medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, i.e. ibuprofen, naproxen or COX-2 inhibitors) or oral steroids may be used to help relieve inflammation.