back exercises and stretching is the best non-surgical way of dealing with sciatica. if you are overweight the extra lbs. need to go. you can find lots of internet references for the proper exercises (called williams back exercises) or ask a friendly physical therapist for a list.
what can i do to releive the sciatic pain i have especially first thing in the morning? . i have had sciatic pain that radiates from my back into my butt down my leg and into my ankle for over a year now. i am currently taking naproxen 500mg twice daily and 1500mg tylenol if needed during the night. i find that sitting walking and especially lying down seem to make the pain worse. i have morning when i get out of bed that the pain is intense enough that i am unable to stand. is there some type of exercise or something i can do to help? . thanks for any information you can give me.