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Sciatica is kicking my arse
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:11 pm
And leg and foot. That is all.
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Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:16 pm to cubsfan5150
Have you tried edibles?
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:18 pm to cubsfan5150
Same, getting out of bed or up from sitting at a desk for a while is a bitch.
I feel totally fine when I run though.
I feel totally fine when I run though.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:35 pm to cubsfan5150
When you say sciatica, are you under the impression that it’s actually a peripheral nerve issue at the sciatic nerve or an L5-S1 radiculopathy?
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:48 pm to cubsfan5150
My wife swears by tart cherry juice. No idea of the validity of that, but it works for her, whether placebo or real.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:56 pm to cubsfan5150
Any weakness in ankle flexion/extension or big toe (bringing big toe up towards head)? My personal threshold for surgery is weakness, I can deal with pain/numbness.
This post was edited on 1/29/24 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:49 am to cubsfan5150
I got this around the 19th/20th and could barely walk.
Went to Dr- got a steroid shot and precribed Cyclobenzaprine and diclofenac. Cold/hot pack.
Feeling better 11 days later but it was a slow recovery process. I did some pt and chiro.
Heard other say deep tissue massage helps also.
Gonna chill another few days before I hit the gym. And I usually stretch every day
Went to Dr- got a steroid shot and precribed Cyclobenzaprine and diclofenac. Cold/hot pack.
Feeling better 11 days later but it was a slow recovery process. I did some pt and chiro.
Heard other say deep tissue massage helps also.
Gonna chill another few days before I hit the gym. And I usually stretch every day
Posted on 1/30/24 at 10:59 am to cubsfan5150
Sciatica symptoms can be brought on by a number of things. The most prevalent that I see is Piriformis Syndrome. A tightening of the Piriformis muscle can lead to impingement of that sciatic nerve. Even if you believe it's radiculopathy and it's coming from your spine, start with Piriformis stretching followed by clamshells. Stretch the piriformis after the clamshells as well.
If it's your piriformis that is the offending tissue you have to realize that it externally rotates your leg. So more often than not, a person is either sitting, driving, walking, or exercising in that externally rotated position. If this is what is happening to you, find what activity you are doing and stop the excessive external rotation.
If it's your piriformis that is the offending tissue you have to realize that it externally rotates your leg. So more often than not, a person is either sitting, driving, walking, or exercising in that externally rotated position. If this is what is happening to you, find what activity you are doing and stop the excessive external rotation.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 11:43 am to cubsfan5150
I am currently laying face down on the couch, because it's the only thing I can do and not he in excruciating pain.
I've had back pain for years but in the last month it changed completely. I have a very bad L4/5 herniation.
I always swore I would never do any surgery on my back, but I am praying to get on the surgery schedule for next week
I've had back pain for years but in the last month it changed completely. I have a very bad L4/5 herniation.
I always swore I would never do any surgery on my back, but I am praying to get on the surgery schedule for next week
Posted on 1/30/24 at 5:24 pm to cubsfan5150
Sciatica is brutal and can be debilitating at times. A cortisone shot in the but with a depo medrol dose pack really helps.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice from a doctor
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice from a doctor
Posted on 2/2/24 at 11:57 am to cubsfan5150
Try acupuncture
Posted on 2/5/24 at 10:47 am to cubsfan5150
quote:
Sciatica is kicking my arse
me too. I fancy myself as being tough but this thing has lingered forever and its killing me.
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