Recommendations for a Pinched Sciatic Nerve

Dr. Brent Kimball of DISC Neurosurgery & Spine in Lone Tree, CO answers a viewer question about recommendations for a pinched sciatic nerve. Dr. Kimball walks through the first steps of identifying and managing sciatic pain, from locating where the nerve is being pinched, to over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, to physical therapy maneuvers like the McKenzie method, and the potential benefits of inversion tables for decompressing the spine. Whether your sciatic pain shoots all the way down the leg or stops at the buttock, this video gives you practical, doctor-recommended starting points before considering more advanced treatment.