I had sciatica which worsened to a slipped and ruptured disc.
Surgery was my only option not had any problems since.
But ... build your core strength up, those muscles help to hold your spine in place and reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve
I feel for you, it's a miserable pain
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"Arthritis in hips and pelvis... CBD oil and regular massages have helped a little.
I was recommended swimming for building the muscles in the back and pelvis to help reduce nerve pinches"
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Good suggestions all.
Because of my job (desk-bound) and an inadequate chair years ago I found myself with awful lower back pain which has now manifested as sciatica.
So I can't work out to strengthen my core to alleviate the symptoms... starting osteopathy with dry needling then getting the help of someone versed in the McGill Method.
Wish anyone suffering from this a speedy recovery or at least a pain-free day! |
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"Good suggestions all.
Because of my job (desk-bound) and an inadequate chair years ago I found myself with awful lower back pain which has now manifested as sciatica.
So I can't work out to strengthen my core to alleviate the symptoms... starting osteopathy with dry needling then getting the help of someone versed in the McGill Method.
Wish anyone suffering from this a speedy recovery or at least a pain-free day!"
I'm not medically qualified but I know very well the pain that sciatic nerves can cause. Don't waste your money on osteopaths. Ask to be referred for physio and look at Pilates or yoga. Swimming can make it worse initially. Google how to strengthen your core and you might find that even when walking isn't possible you can ride a bike because you're leaning forward slightly. |
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I find leaning forwards hurts whereas leaning backwards doesn't. I was hunched over for years which caused this condition for me.
You're right about osteopathy not being a miracle cure though - I just cannot wait for NHS appointments anymore with the wait lists in London being so long. |
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I had no back issues until i had a medical treatment on the ward that had to be done. Unlikely 3 yrs on the pain can be so bad that I've been getting sciatica pain too.
It's not nice and I haven't found a easy solution other than strong painkillers but I have to to take a few just to push out the door.
It can drain you to that meeting anyone seems in possibility of the fact that you never know each day, then you think gosh what if they think that you are a time waster.
As they don't want to know your life story on sites like here. If anyone finds a cure let me know. |
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"I find leaning forwards hurts whereas leaning backwards doesn't. I was hunched over for years which caused this condition for me.
You're right about osteopathy not being a miracle cure though - I just cannot wait for NHS appointments anymore with the wait lists in London being so long."
If I was spending money on private treatment I'd spend it on a physiotherapist.
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OP I've had back pain and sciatica for the last 25 years and nothing has made it better. I drive an automatic car because I can't operate the clutch because of the pain. No amount of physio has helped me and I'm just prescribed pain relief.
I've finally been referred to have an MRI scan because the pain has started to affect both legs. The waiting times for appointments is long no matter where you live - it's not just London. I go for my scan next week and I waited months for an appointment. It's short notice and I already had things planned but I have rearranged them instead of trying to change the appointment because I don't want to have to wait several more months for a different one.
I know it seems a bit odd to be told this but exercise really does help. Yes it hurts but doing nothing hurts more. If you don't keep moving you just seize up and you make it worse. |
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"I find leaning forwards hurts whereas leaning backwards doesn't. I was hunched over for years which caused this condition for me.
You're right about osteopathy not being a miracle cure though - I just cannot wait for NHS appointments anymore with the wait lists in London being so long.
If I was spending money on private treatment I'd spend it on a physiotherapist.
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I disagree. When I had sciatica I went from not being able to walk 50 metres without stopping to being fairly mobile after a few weeks of work and ultimately being pretty much okay within a few months all at the hands of an osteopath. I do think a lot depends on the underlying causes and back issues are so complex what works for one may not work for another but I wouldn't dismiss an osteopath out of hand. And many of them have a knowledge of physiotherapy anyway
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"I find leaning forwards hurts whereas leaning backwards doesn't. I was hunched over for years which caused this condition for me.
You're right about osteopathy not being a miracle cure though - I just cannot wait for NHS appointments anymore with the wait lists in London being so long.
If I was spending money on private treatment I'd spend it on a physiotherapist.
I disagree. When I had sciatica I went from not being able to walk 50 metres without stopping to being fairly mobile after a few weeks of work and ultimately being pretty much okay within a few months all at the hands of an osteopath. I do think a lot depends on the underlying causes and back issues are so complex what works for one may not work for another but I wouldn't dismiss an osteopath out of hand. And many of them have a knowledge of physiotherapy anyway
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Fair enough. It is pretty much trial and error. |
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There are two periods in your life.
1. A glorious time before back pain when you never saw it coming.
2. The remaining part of your life after you get back pain.
I exist through a combination of pain relief (medication), keeping mobile, exercise and constant posture awareness.
Human beings wear out. It is awful. |
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I have had it in both legs, seperately, a few times, it goes eventually if you keep mobile... As hard as that is... I had it operated on, to relieve the left side, last year. I am hoping that is enough, but am worried it will return in the other side  |
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"Anyone ever suffered from it and managed to beat it?"
I had a slipped disc a couple of years back and that gave me sciatica. A couple of injections and some physio sorted the pain out. I was then able to build the muscles back in my leg and that seems to keep it at bay. |
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I don't suffer as badly now, even though I've put a couple of stones back on. I started doing an hour of walking minimum, 5 days a week.
I got a better chair to sit on too as low sofas make it worse. |
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Yep... i've had that...
Core exercises amd swimming beat painkillers everytime but you have to be very careful not tobteist with heavy weight i've found..
Id swear by core and swimming. |
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Many years ago when I was young. Hurt my back at work. It was horrible, I think the worst pain I've known. Luckily I was in the Forces and got some great physiotherapy. Back and fully active in no time but still caused me discomfort for many years later (mainly first thing in the morning). Not felt even the slightest twinge for about 10 years now. |
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I have sciatica it can never be beaten it’s a life long condition luckily it mainly affects me in the winter months tho at one point I had to have a walking stick it was that bad tho
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I've suffered from endometriosis for about the past 30 years, which has left a ton of scar tissue in my pelvis and lower back. I've just learnt to know my limits, have a good Osteopath and take nice relaxing baths. Massage helps as well. |
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Thanks for sharing your experiences, guys: I wish every last one of you a pain-free day x
I would like to suggest you Google McGill Method and an app called Kaia. |
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