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A member asked:
Do i need physio for a pinched sciatic nerve or will exercise and medication bring relief and actually release the nerve?
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You don't need phiso: If the nerve is just pinched, then it mayheal by itself.The therapy may help it heal sooner and reduce the inflamation
Answered 8/8/2018
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