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In brief: Sciatic pain. Yes. Ice is an excellent anti-inflammatory option. Try alternating moist heat to relax muscles and ice to reduce swelling. Physical therapy and stretching exercises are important additions to reduce the pain and prevent recurrence of the pain.
There's new evidence that may change the way you use ice to treat an injury. There are many reasons why you may need to ice an injury. Normal reasons to use ice include to reduce swelling, lessen pain and promote healing. Back pain, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, tendonitis and other sports injuries call for icing, but regular daily accidents, like slip-and-falls, head bumps, and stubbed toes also call for icing.