@meltcouplesmassage: She has a prolapsed disc, what can her partner do at home? Step 1: DO NOT cause damage. Stay away from the prolapse. Muscles tighten to protect the area, this may prevent sciatica but now you havce muscle pain. Step 2: Light massage + heat on the muscles outisde the problem area. The release is usually temporary and muscles can easily tighten up when cooled, that's a good thing. You're not fixing your partner, you're helping them find what relief works best for them. Just for now.