My sciatica nerve...?

My sciatica nerve (However you spell it) is acting up. It really hurts to stand even sit a lot. What can I do to get rid of the pain. I've tried a heating pad but doesn't last long enough.

There are lots of reasons for sciatica. Your pelvis may be rotated, you may have a disc issue, or you may just have tight muscles pinching on the nerve. You should seek out physical therapy--they can help decipher which of these answers it could be. In the mean time, try ice--it's an anti-inflammatory. Put it at the start of your pain. It will help take down any inflammation or swelling pressing on the nerve.

you're going to get the best advice from an actual doctor. if you don't want to get it checked there, then try webmd.com or another medical info website.

My advice for getting rid of the pain, is actually just that...get it checked out and get advice from a doctor. if it's painful to stand and sit then it's going to be hard to do anything without professional help.

I have the same problem, are you pregnant by chance? My mom and I both never had the problem until we became pregnant with boys. Now it still has never gone away nearly two years later. If you find a good masseuse they know some excellent stretches and manuevers you can do to ease it. Also a good chiropractor who uses acupressure can really help. Hope this helps.