Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Physical therapy (PT) can help relieve sciatica pain by reducing nerve ...

and medication to relieve pain and inflammation. Sciatica is pain that occurs due to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The pain can occur anywhere along the nerve, including the hip.

They help absorb shock when you move. But if one of these discs gets damaged, it can press on the sciatic nerve. This pressure can cause pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg.