What are the exercises to combat sciatica?

My friend (male 37) has been in pain for a few months now with sciatica. His doctor doesn’t seem to be able to help. Please help us!!!

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Could sciatica excuse me from college gym class requirements?

I’ve been told I have sciatica, but nobody knows what is causing it. It’s very erratic in that the pain can start at any time from the simplest movement then be gone just as suddenly. So I can’t say physical activity is a definite cause, [...]

Sciatica question- do most insurances pay for treatments?

I have medicaid at the moment as my primary insurance, but my husband just got a new job with insurance that is now in place. I am wondering what treatments most insurances will pay for? I’ve heard so many treatments for sciatica like physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, [...]

Does anyone know a good remedy for sciatica?

My mate is experiencing pain from his hip down to his calf. We have been told that it is sciatica but we have not been told any good remedies for it.

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What is the best treatment for sciatica–injections or physical therapy?

I was wondering because my doctor referred me to physical therapy, but she also said that I could get injections too. For those who do not know what sciatica is, it is the strain of the sciatic nerve that travels from your back, through your leg, [...]