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Sciatica And Relief With An Ice Pack

Art (California) on 10/09/2026
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A friend recently told me that he had recently had a very painful sciatica flare up and asked me if I could suggest something for him to try as the pain and stiffness was hard to deal with. He asked if I could keep it simple, so I suggested he try icing his lower back and upper butt area twice a day, morning and evening, for three days in a row. I suggested he use a softer type of ice pack so it would contour to the area where he was applying it and make good contact to more efficiently remove the inflammation. I also told him to use a thicker towel between him and the ice pack to protect himself from any excess cold.

The following week he told me that it had worked for his sciatica. I told him I could tell because he was walking normal again. Previously his walk looked stiff and he was obviously in pain. He said he started noticing relief by the fourth application and by the sixth application he felt back to normal. I told him for future reference, the icing is most effective when applied at the first signs or symptoms of sciatica. He said if he has another flare up, he will use this method right away!

Art

Replied by BECKIE from OR on 10/09/2026

I absolutely agree about using ice. I have had several sciatic flareups and using ice has made a huge difference and faster recovery. For me, I also use a sciatic belt whenever I go outside to chop wood, haul gravel, dirt, chips, mow, weedeat, etc. It helps a lot to keep it away. I only use it when I am doing physical labor.

Replied by Prioris from ME on 10/10/2026

90 percent of sciatica is caused by some degree of herniation.

Most sciatica will resolve itself with rest, especially in younger people.

People with degeneration, especially older people, will need supplements.

If he has another flare-up, he should use Biocell Hyaluronic Acid. Take 2 capsules with water on an empty stomach once a day. This will cure the herniation. Complete cure can take up to 6 weeks.

Replied by Art from California on 10/10/2026

Hi Prioris,

I have had very good results with this specific combination :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ddd-art-solbrig.html

My friend asked for "simple" and icing was the simplest thing I could think of. Had he not asked for that, I would have opted for the choice I describe in the link above plus borax for its joint protective effects as well as its indirect joint reparative effects.

Art

Replied by Prioris from ME on 10/11/2026

my comment was for chronic sciatica

Replied by Art from California on 10/12/2026

Hi Prioris,

Yes, it can help for both conditions and the borax is additive.

Art