WELCOME. The 2015 British Book Design and Production Awards, in association with Oxford Brookes University and The Publishers Association, are one of the most prestigious and popular literary events of the year.
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.
Ice is used when the injury is recent, red, inflamed, or sensitive. Cold therapy can also help relieve any inflammation or pain that occurs after exercise; this is a form of acute inflammation. However, unlike heat, you should apply ice after going for a run. Cold treatment can reduce post-exercise inflammation. Cold therapy can sometimes also help relieve pain in chronic injuries.