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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.
Step 1. Apply cold and heat to the affected areas or to the lower back. Cold packs, which can be purchased from drug stores or made by wrapping a moist cloth around ice, relieve the inflammation that can be caused by a pinched nerve and can also numb the affected nerve portions, which helps relieve pain.tep 4. Take medications to reduce the pain. There are a number of medications that can relieve the pain from a pinched sciatic nerve. Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, can help relieve pain and inflammation.