Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2006-08-31 17:01:22 · 7 answers · asked by hey you 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Genuine Sciatica is caused by lateral deviation of the L4 vertebral articular disc and compression of the spinal nerve root.
A condition that can mimic Sciatica is Piriformis Syndrome (PS), which often gets diagnosed under the general label of Sciatica, despite it being the most common cause of this type of pain, not genuine sciatica. PS causes symptoms of pain near the lateral edge of the sacrum and deep in the gluteul muscles (buttocks). If the gluteuls also have trigger points these often refer pain into the low back, buttocks, hamstrings, and occasionally, into the lower leg.
An overly tight Piriformis muscle entraps the Sciatic nerve and causes pain. The simplest solution I can give you is find a well-trained deep muscle massage therapist. Be sure they are experienced because a regular massage therapist often does not do a great job of releasing the Piriformis or the Gluteuls. A good therapist will also teach you how to stretch the piriformis properly.
In the meantime, try this simple stretch: Lie on your back, both knees bent. To stretch the right side Piriformis, cross your right ankle over to your left thigh and rest it just above your left knee. Clasp the fingers of both hands behind your left knee. Pull your left knee toward your left shoulder, stopping when you feel a comfortable (not painful) stretch in the area of your right buttock. Hold for 15-20 seconds, relax, repeat several times. Be sure to keep the piriformis being stretched nice and relaxed while you're doing this. Reverse these directions to stretch the left Piriformis muscle.
You may also try laying on a tennis ball on the affected side. Rest your buttock over the ball, roll it around until you finder tender or tight spots, hold for 30-60 seconds, reposition the ball slightly oin any direction, repeat. This can help the piriformis to release if it is overly tight.
The "Cat" stretch suggested by another responder MAY help if the problem is originating in your spinal muscles but will do nothing to release the piriformis.
2006-09-01 08:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by not_gullible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 21:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dominick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there , I suffer from very pain full sciatica, associated with 2 herniated discs & nerve compression.Sciatica can be associated on its own or with other complications.Mostly from what I know Sciatica is assocaited with nerve pressure.As the Sciatic nerve is attached to ones spine, the pain then runs down the leg, front or back, & also the foot.Depends!The best way to actually get a diagnosis is to have a CT scan ,prior to that see your GP.Pain relief & anti-inflamitories can be given to help with any pain.Just a suggestion, go see your GP ASAP,as the longer the wait, the longer the problem & it also can worsen.I wish you luck.
2006-08-31 20:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by cheytelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked the same question last week. The best advise I got was to get on your hands & knees and arch your back (like the Halowe'en cat) then bend it the opposite way (cow back). Do this a few times a day and try to hold each position for a minute or two. I also find that crouching down and twisting from side to side eases the pain for a while. Good luck. I know what you're going through.
2006-08-31 17:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have sciatic pain as well. I wouldn't waste alot of time..get an mri to determine if its a disc herniation. If So do alot of cobra stretches (google it to see illustrations)...If its not a disc problem. I would suggest having 1 season with Active release technique. They will show you more in 1 season than any P.T. or advice on internet.
look at http://www.activereleasetechnique.com/. It took me months to find this and I went this week for the 1st time. So so helpful..Feel free to email me> I've spent months looking for relief from this too.
2006-09-01 11:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nortriptyline sciatica nerve pain stopped suddenly diagnosed depression related
2016-03-13 11:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you already tried out Sciatica Self Treatment process? Try in this website : http://Sciatica.NatureHomeCure.com/ . This can undoubtedly teach people!
2014-07-22 09:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.backpaineliminator.com It worked for me L5s1, L4, L3 herniated disc and sciatica.....i was totally disabled with no medical releif
2006-09-01 03:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by superfrexy_4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a chiropractor, they will help you. Good Luck
2006-08-31 17:04:15 · answer #9 · answered by maddmummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋