sciatic nerve? Anyone out there who has had it? How long does it take for the pain to go?

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I pinched a nerve in my lower back about 3 weeks ago. Went to the chiropractor, which did not help at all and saw a orthopedic doctor recently. He said it was my sciatic nerve. It it not my lower back that bothers me, the cramping in my right buttock, thigh and lower leg is aweful. He gave me some medication, but it still has not gotten any better. Did anyone experience sciatica? Do you have any advise for me?

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i am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging/herniated, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit--and again can pinch a nerve. the nerves in your cervical spine (neck) go all the way down your arm while the nerves in your lumbar spine (low back) form the sciatic nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any of these are "pinched" they can cause pain, numbess, tingling, weakness wherever these nerves go (down arms/legs).

as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic.

but now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven't heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries (approx. 90% successful). the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results).

my recommendation would be to see a chiro, especially if you've never tried it before-just to see what they have to say. also do some research on this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. pain meds, nerve blocks (like you had), cortisone shots, epidurals won't do anything to solve the problem--all they do is cover it up and they become less and less effective over time. surgery AT BEST is 50% successful and usually doesn't solve the problem since most people need another surgery 5-10 years down the road for the same issue. it's typically a viscious cycle. remember: surgery is always an option, so try something prior to surgery to see if you can avoid it--cause once you do the surgery there is no going back.

this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!!

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Yes, I have had a pinched nerve in my back that caused terrible pain down my entire leg. My decision was to see a chiropractor. I had to go 3 times a week for several weeks before the pain was completely gone. I am still going to the chiropractor two times a week and do not have sciatic pain now. I have been going to the chiropractor for a little over one year. My chiropractor has a Pro-adjuster machine that is different than a manual adjustment, and I also have deep tissue massage twice a month. The massage first focused on the buttocks and in conjunction with the adjustments really made a difference right away. My suggestion would be to revisit the chiropractor and go more often along with a therapeutic massage. Most chiropractors have massage therapists working at their location.

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

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Ohhhhhh I feel your pain :(( I have suffered from lower back problems on and off for about 10 years, and this year in particular I have experienced debilitating bouts of back pain which lasts for as long as 5 days, and leaves me unable to drive a car, do daily bits and pieces that we so often take for granted, and even walking without being in excruciating pain. I have tried literally everything to help with the pain, and I can now confidently say that I have felt the best that I have in a long time and I swear it is all because of ongoing physiotherapy that I have been having. A combination of exercise, deep tissue massage and dry needling has helped me manage my back pain enormously. While I know that some treatments work for some and not others, I do highly recommend that you see a specialised person who can help set you up with specific exercises that are designed best for your needs and pain management. If you can have regular massages with needling or acupuncture I'm sure that will help too. Another option might be to try cortisone injections if you haven't already, pilates and to also have your feet and how you walk assessed/scanned to see if you need to be wearing insoles or orthotics to help align and straighten you. A few simple measures, but like I said, all have worked really well for me ~*knocks on wood*!!! Wishing you the very best of health Nick . (hugs)

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I've walked out to a cliff and considered jumping, I thought there was no way I could go on feeling this pain running all around my legs. I had an MRI to see what was wrong. The 6 months of acupuncture and chiropractor was doing nothing but burning $$, every body is different, though.

1. DO NOT have surgery.
2. Anti-Flammatory pills.
3. Valium
4. consider taking pillates classes.
5. when the pain comes, stop what you are doing and try to slow your life down and breath liking your releasing stress from your body.

After 1 month, stop the valium and realize that the anti-flammatories is all you need.
I'm a construction contractor.

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Your sciatic nerve is the main nerve that runs from your cerebral cortex, located at the base of your brain, and all the way down your back to your heels and up the front of your legs. Because the pain you're dealing with deals with a nerve, it's difficult to find medication to calm it. Respectfully, stay away from a chiropractor with this matter--because of the pulling they do on your body, it could make your situation worse. Look for a Neurologist/Pain Management doctor in your area. They can get to the root of the problem (ie: offer pain management suggestions/solutions for you). It would be rare and an oddity if they couldn't help you.

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I have gone thought the same pain your experiencing. I was willing to try a chiropractor but they would not even consider me a patient. It does take a while for the nerve to relax. It sounds like it is highly inflamed. My first experience lasted 4 weeks. I am going through the same thing now but mine is due to scar tissue growing around the nerve from the three surgeries I had to have due to spinal stenosis. Please do everything they tell you. I will finally subside. I found for my self the more I tried to relax the faster it healed. I can get very tense when it comes to my back