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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.
Re: tramadol/sciatica. I take lyrica for my nerve pain and boy it helps. I've read tramadol is hard coming off cold turkey, as many will tell you, a slow taper off any narcotic/anti depressant/benzo is the best rout.