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Sciatic pain
Posted on 2/28/23 at 10:53 am
Posted on 2/28/23 at 10:53 am
Who deals with it and what stretches and/or exercises are your Go To?
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Posted on 2/28/23 at 3:02 pm to SouthernInsanity
You probably eating too much pro inflammatory food. Get off the carbs and processed stuff baw
Posted on 2/28/23 at 3:02 pm to SouthernInsanity
Pain is just injury entering the body.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 4:23 pm to SouthernInsanity
Lose weight, hydrate more, sleep more, strengthen core/hips/hamstring, sit less, and work on mobility.
You can Google the typical stretches for immediate relief (cat-cow, knees to chest, cobra…etc), but you won’t get real relief until you get on top of the stuff above.
You can Google the typical stretches for immediate relief (cat-cow, knees to chest, cobra…etc), but you won’t get real relief until you get on top of the stuff above.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 6:54 pm to SouthernInsanity
As someone who’s dealt with it and had surgery too as well, yes to losing weight, eat healthy, exercise, and strengthen your core. As far as stretching I’ve found and inversion table held some (but don’t go 180* immediately) and make sure you don’t have eye pressure issues. Also frog stretch really opens up sacrum and can help move the nerve root impingement that may be causing your pain. Good luck, stay positive baw
Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:30 pm to SouthernInsanity
Treat it all day. It’s about diet, lifestyle changes, proper exercise (which includes heavy lifting), and a positive outlook that you can improve
Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:47 pm to NOFOX
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Lose weight,
5'9" 195lbs... I'll get my fat arse moving boss
Posted on 3/1/23 at 8:08 am to SouthernInsanity
Do you have a herniated disc? I do. Treated it w/ pt which really helped. I do yoga now to strengthen the low back and relieve pain. When it starts to bug you get into the cobra pose and hold it for 40 seconds while breathing deeply through the nose. Also doing a kind of push up into the cobra pose (keeping hips and legs on the ground) will help. If the yoga works you can download an app and customize your routine. However, it is important to remember that yoga poses and exercises in general that round the back will increase your sciatic pain. Here is the cobra pose:
Posted on 3/1/23 at 8:49 am to SouthernInsanity
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5'9" 195lbs... I'll get my fat arse moving boss
No offense, but you could definitely lose some weight. I’m 6’ @ 200 lbs and could stand to lose 20-30.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 8:52 am to SouthernInsanity
An active mobility warmup like DeFranco's Agile 8 has helped me.
The real game changer was when I got a TENS machine. If I have a flair up, I put two pads at the top of my arse, and two at the bottom. After a 20 minute session, the pain lessens significantly.
The real game changer was when I got a TENS machine. If I have a flair up, I put two pads at the top of my arse, and two at the bottom. After a 20 minute session, the pain lessens significantly.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 11:47 am to rebelrouser
Was told some bulging disks. Thanks for the feedback. Have you tried an inversion table?
Posted on 3/1/23 at 11:48 am to FieldEngineer
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No offense, but you could definitely lose some weight.
Yes, i do agree and the goal is 170-175.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 12:25 pm to SouthernInsanity
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Was told some bulging disks. Thanks for the feedback. Have you tried an inversion table?
I have an L5-S1 herniation. Inversion table actually triggered my pain back, but IME the TENS units are great for short term nerve pain relief.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 12:59 pm to rebelrouser
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When it starts to bug you get into the cobra pose and hold it for 40 seconds while breathing deeply through the nose. Also doing a kind of push up into the cobra pose (keeping hips and legs on the ground) will help.
Not a herniations respond the same. Some prefer flex ion postures and other prefer extension. It’s not a one size fits all solution. First you need to lower the irritability level of the symptoms. Then safely/ properly load the spine.
A proper PT eval and treatment can totally help you. I would check out whatever clinic you prefer and make sure they understand how to lift and your goals. They should have a squat rack, barbells, and heavy kettlebells
Posted on 3/1/23 at 1:15 pm to SouthernInsanity
I have not. Just the pt to start and my own yoga program now.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 1:38 pm to SouthernInsanity
Used to not be able to sit at the desk without getting very uncomfortable. Pain in my left leg. Yoga for back pain videos on youtube helped with temporary relief. But it was just stretching me out for the next few hours.
Went to a chiro who was really more like a PT. He was a crossfit guy who had his own bulging discs, but truly believed that lifting is okay and good if form was right. So I started squatting and deadlifting with very low weight, slowly building up. My pain went away completely and never came back. Even built up to heavy (relative to me....320# squat) lifting and never had any issues. Not saying it's for everyone and definitely do your own research. But I'm a proponent of lifting to keep a healthy back.
Went to a chiro who was really more like a PT. He was a crossfit guy who had his own bulging discs, but truly believed that lifting is okay and good if form was right. So I started squatting and deadlifting with very low weight, slowly building up. My pain went away completely and never came back. Even built up to heavy (relative to me....320# squat) lifting and never had any issues. Not saying it's for everyone and definitely do your own research. But I'm a proponent of lifting to keep a healthy back.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 2:51 pm to Jon A thon
Most likely greater than 50% of the posters across TD has at least one disc herniation at this moment. The percentage increases tremendously as we age. Just because a disc is herniated does not mean symptoms exist. The herniation may have been present for awhile.
The more active of a lifestyle you lead from playing sports, lifting weights, working a labor intensive job, and/or being overweight can lead to a higher prevalence of herniation.
The more active of a lifestyle you lead from playing sports, lifting weights, working a labor intensive job, and/or being overweight can lead to a higher prevalence of herniation.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:00 pm to rebelrouser
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cobra pose
I don't understand how this is supposed to help. My PT recommended it for me but i havent improved. If I have a herniated disc in my lower back and I get into that position, won't the vertebrae just pinch the disc and damage it further?
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:07 pm to NOFOX
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Lose weight, hydrate more, sleep more, strengthen core/hips/hamstring, sit less, and work on mobility
I had around 20% body fat when I last checked at beginning of January. I've lost 5 lbs since then. I'm not overweight but could stand to lose a few and I'm working on it. I've gone to PT, stretch daily, don't eat processed foods, track all my macros, and still no improvement. My sleep is shite but that's because my sciatic pain is at its worst when I lay down. I've been at this for 3.5 months and it's only gotten worse. I quit squatting and deadlifting 6 weeks ago, but honestly those 2 exercises never made my nerve flare up. I switched to unilateral cable and band work for now. I know I'm too sedentary at work. I got a stand up desk this week to help with that. TENS machine has done nothing for me. I've tried Prednisone and tried ibuprofen. I'm starting with a new PT next week but I'm at a loss
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:57 pm to Yeti_Chaser
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I don't understand how this is supposed to help.
It’s based off the McKenzie method made famous by Robin McKenzie. Some PT specialize in this treatment method. Others follow PRI. I believe PT should be an and not or methodology. Your PT may be trying to “open up your disc space” to allow the fluid inside to move more anteriorly. It’s near impossible to give great advice without an in person eval
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