Boniform

Preventive Methods
-exercise regularly
-maintain proper posture
-use good body mechanics
-maintain a healthy body weight, Eat healthy foods
-Plenty of rest

Management
• Cold packs: Initially, using cold packs may be able to reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort. Wrap an ice pack or a package of frozen peas in a clean towel and apply to the painful areas for 15 to 20 minutes at least several times a day.
• Hot packs: After 48 hours, apply heat to the areas that hurt. Use warm packs, a heat lamp or a heating pad on the lowest setting. If you continue to have pain, try alternating warm and cold packs.
• Stretching: Stretching exercises for your low back can help you feel better and may help relieve nerve root compression. Avoid jerking, bouncing or twisting during the stretch and try to hold the stretch at least 30 seconds.
• Over-the-counter medication: Pain relievers (analgesics) fall into two categories — those that reduce pain and inflammation and those that only treat pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can both be helpful for sciatica.
• Regular exercise: It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when you're in pain, but regular exercise is one of the best ways to combat chronic discomfort. Exercise prompts your body to release endorphins — chemicals that prevent pain signals from reaching your brain.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516/DSECTION=prevention
http://neurology.health-cares.net/sciatica-prevention.php
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies