Acupuncture

• Acupuncture can be beneficial to assist in alleviating sciatica. Acupuncture is also a modality that the World Health Organization approves as an alternative treatment for sciatica.
  
  

Alexander Technique

• The Alexander Technique can help to correct structural imbalances, improve over all posture and help alleviate your sciatic pain. It can also help to minimize stress which aids in reducing muscle tension and subsequently lessening sciatic pain.
  
  

Herbs

• Herbs like boswellia, (which is derived from the sap of a tree grown in India), turmeric (used extensively in Eastern medicine) and the common spice ginger, all possess anti-inflammatory qualities to help combat pain.
  
  

Yoga

• Yoga can enhance your flexibility, tone up your body and promote proper posture (which can help to align the spine and reduce pain). Yoga also aids in helping to reduce stress.
  
  

Feldenkrais Therapy

• Feldenkrais therapy is a form of massage therapy that is used to help teach people how to sit, walk and stand properly which can alleviate pain and help you avoid further injury.
  
  

Caution

• Sciatica can be a serious health condition. Before staring any therapy, or exercise program, get a proper diagnosis. Talk with your health care provider about what therapies might work for you.