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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.
Whenever you exercise and your muscles swell, ice can help expedite the recovery process by chasing the blood away to diminish the inflammation. A cold bath has the same effect as using an ice pack to reduce the swelling of an injury, but in the tub you get that benefit for the whole body.