I developed mild sciatic pain in the left leg when training for a marathon 2 years ago. I quit running and started lifting weights which brought on sharp, stabbing pain. After 2 days the sharp pain went away, but since that time I get aching, sciatic pain whenever I run, walk or stand for long periods, or ride a bike. I’ve seen chiropractors, doctors, and physical therapists but no one has been able to determine the cause of the pain (they’ve never been able to recreate the pain during an examination by manipulating the SI, pushing on the piriformis, etc). The MRI is inconclusive (grade 1 bulge and slight narrowing of L5-S1, but nothing expected to cause my pain) and cortisone injections of SI joint and L5 provided no relief. The podiatrist says I don’t need orthotics and the doctors have no more suggestions for me.
Has anyone had a similar experience? What could be causing my pain?
2007-07-05
17:52:31
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Micah01
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Pain & Pain Management