A few years ago, I was diagnosed with sciatica. Even though I wasn't told which type of sciatica I have, I can narrow it down. It was caused by a trauma, so it's not degenerative or genetic.
Every so often, it acts up. If I bend wrong or in the wrong direction or pick something up wrong or spend a lot of time sitting or lying on hard surfaces or sometimes for no discernible reason at all, I end up in pain. My lower back ends up hurting when I the muscles contract.
What I want to know, is does anyone have any suggestions on how to counteract this pain? Heat does nothing. Cold does nothing. Taking a couple aspirin does nothing. Are there any treatments I haven't thought of?
I can't afford to go to a doctor or pay for prescription pain meds. If that turns out to be the only solution, then I'll have to just keep living with periodic pain and restricted mobility.