re: Any OT'ers struggle with sciatica pain?

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yes! left cheek feels like i have a charlie horse... whats the deal?

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certainly sounds like sciatica...you probably have a disk pinching on it...

fwiw, there is not a lot that you can do except try not to aggravate it...and that means not doing anything that will squeeze your backbone together...no deadlifiting or squats, etc....if you are stretching your hamstring by bending your back, you are probably doing more harm than good...

they can give you a shot in your back that will usually give temporary relief, but surgery seems to be the only cure...