Sciatica pain

[Dingerbell4]

My 81yr old Dad(300miles away) has got bad pains with Sciatica (occasional attacks) he is on a drug (one-a-day)from his doctor(don't know which) but is still in pain. Has anybody out there got any ideas about anything that could give any relief or any"old-wives-remedies" -- anything to help

[REDHEAD24]

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[tufty7]

I had this very painfull condition a few years ago , Drugs wouldnt touch it at all, couldn't sleep it was terrible, (yes i know there are life threatening illness's out there and sciatica won't kill you ! )
not one to part with cash easily and In A last ditch attempt to rid myself of it I got in touch with a retired sports physio therepist , he layed me onto the couch thing , rubbed some oil into it which made the skin go really hot , he then massaged it really deep, thumbs were digging in like mad , in fact it hurt me far more than the condition and left me bruised, he really massaged it deep, and i could hardly walk afterwards , that evening the pain subsided and next day it had really well and truly gone, obviously he had "untwisted? massaged the condition out , I would recomend it as well worth a try, Hopefully I will never get that pain again but will seek attention sooner rather than waiting and letting it drag on ....