Sciatica is a common complaint affected roughly 40% of people in their lifetime.

It can be caused by inflammation, irritation, disc problems, arthritis, tumors or more.

Mild symptoms like mild pain, tingling, aching can usually be treated at home.

Anything more severe should be evaluated by your doctor or healthcare provider.

Weakness or loss of bowel or bladder (incontinence) is an emergency and you should go to your local ER.

Ice, heat, OTC meds, stretching and strengthening can help.
Your doctor may send you to PT or orders tests such as an x-ray, MRI or EMG.
Rarely surgery is required.

Here is a link to the stretching book I recommend to many of my patients:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936070846/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0936070846&linkCode=as2&tag=dradamrosen20-20&linkId=76f92d2cbb506b533cc55cd09af8e2ec

And this is a great stretching strap for the hamstring:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00065X222/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00065X222&linkCode=as2&tag=dradamrosen20-20&linkId=ec63e2bafba991fdcbf2cf1378f9167e

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