10 Ways to Ease Sciatic Pain

7. Eating Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the best spices for preventing inflammation. Research suggests that the spice decreases nerve pain, and inflammation. Best of all, turmeric can be added to many meals or stirred into milk to make "golden milk." It can even be applied to the skin. Turmeric is better absorbed when combined with black pepper or ginger.

Cayenne pepper is another good option. The spice contains capsaicin, which is the active ingredient in some over-the-counter creams recommended for pain and inflammation. Other herbs such as devil's claw, mullein root, white willow bark, and valerian root also offer anti-inflammatory benefits.