I have chronic sciatica pain. I keep it at bay with acupuncture every other week. Massage every 3 weeks. And Chiropractor adjustment every three weeks. I also only wear birkenstocks which were also a game changer. I get the soft footbed plus throw in store bought gel insoles. Ahhhhh. I also take tumeric. If it flares up or becomes painful. Massage ur butt cheek with the corner of a kitchen countertop!