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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lad I work with gets it really bad recommended stretching the psoas muscle more regularly which helped reduce the amount of flare ups he has but I'd always recommend you see a physio |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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1st time I ve ever had it, just came on all of a sudden. stretching is really difficult but done a couple of days and getting better. trust it to be during LD |
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Very tiring and will wear you down. Had it for years on and off. Went to loads of specialist but nothing worked then was advised to take up cycling. One is started it went away after about 6 weeks. If I stay of the bike for a couple of months it comes back so now I keep cycling and it keeps me fit. Hope you find relief. It a horrible feeling |
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By *willfindyouWoman
over a year ago
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"Very tiring and will wear you down. Had it for years on and off. Went to loads of specialist but nothing worked then was advised to take up cycling. One is started it went away after about 6 weeks. If I stay of the bike for a couple of months it comes back so now I keep cycling and it keeps me fit. Hope you find relief. It a horrible feeling "
thanks for that advice
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anybody and advice ??"
Get a tennis ball and massage your piriformis. Either sit on the ball or do it against the wall. Roll it around until you find an area where it hurts, and hold it for 10-15 seconds. Release and massage the area around it.
Also, stretching and strengthening your core. Pilates could really help. |
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"Anybody and advice ??
Get a tennis ball and massage your piriformis. Either sit on the ball or do it against the wall. Roll it around until you find an area where it hurts, and hold it for 10-15 seconds. Release and massage the area around it.
Also, stretching and strengthening your core. Pilates could really help."
Agree with this, I would use a lacrosse ball however |
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By (user no longer on site)
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This gave me some relief from the pain, I also do this everyday when I get in from work. I’ve not had sciatica for about 15 years after 2 years of hell with it. Not sure whether this actually did anything Long term but I swear by it
Lie on the floor
Rest head on video cassette box; or something similar height
Raise knees, with legs bent at 90 degrees and feet flat on floor
Place hands on stomach
Stay in position for 15 mins |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’ll try and explain a good stretch
Sit on the edge of the bed and put the ankle of the effected leg on to the top of the knee of the other leg. The push down on the effected leg if that makes sense |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I had physio for it although that's stopped because of lockdown. I was given stretching exercises and ones to improve my core muscles. It helps, i just need to carry on doing them ! |
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By *ee80Woman
over a year ago
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I've suffered quite bad for years, but regular exercise keeps it as bay. Before lockdown I had monthly deep tissue massages and reflexology. Currently using an acupressure mat to relieve any tension. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Try and move about as much as possible, it's the only way it gets better... And be careful if you contact your gp about it... Mine lead to a massive painkiller addiction  |
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