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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.
For the first 72 hours after the onset of pain, you should attempt to limit your activities that cause soreness and apply ice to the affected area for 5-10 minutes at a time to decrease inflammation. Restoring normal joint mobility is the next goal.eferred pain from these joints is often felt in the groin, and can also travel into the buttocks and down the back of the leg, mimicking sciatica or a lumbar disc herniation.3 If the SI joints are not functioning properly, this can lead to disturbances in your gait, which may cause hip, knee or feet problems.4.