2. Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medicine which is considered holistic in nature, meaning it uses our bodies’ spiritual, mental and physical forces to aid in the healing process. This form of medicine is based around the activation of specific pressure points or acupoints in the body using long, thin, sterile needles. These needles are almost painless and when inserted and help unlock the bodies’ self healing abilities. Over a span of repeated sessions, acupuncture has been shown to reduce the effects of sciatica.

Now, there is some controversy surrounding the effectiveness of acupuncture. Studies on the subject have been largely considered inconclusive and naysayers will tell you holistic medicine is based on little more than a placebo effect. But for every non-believer, there is going to be someone who swears by the wonders acupuncture worked for them. Talk to your doctor or an acupuncture specialist to see if this is something you should try.