Any suggestions re how I can cope or get rid of the pain in my legs caused by sciatica, which is apparantly caused, according to my Doctor, by the bottom two disks in my back not having anything inbetween them anymore. Any info you could give me COULD give me a good nights sleep for the first time in a week. This comes and goes and I have not had this pain for at least two months, then suddenly there it is, again.
2007-10-28 10:51:46 · 4 answers · asked by Maureen S 7 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Are you sure it is from your discs? I have the same problem, but I suspect I have piriformis syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piriformis_syndrome) and I found this exercise really helpfull http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/piri.2.html
So try that. If it doesn't help and it really is the discs I also recommend you to see a physiotherapist, or neurologist.
Good luck!!
2007-10-28 11:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by milla234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK! From One who has had This Pain and Chronic Pain for 20 yrs! Sciatica Pain Works Best from going to Bone Cracker! A Chiropractor!!! Which is Also a Doctor. AND.... It will NOT cost you $200 +, There's No Meds! I had The Worst Sciatica Pain as a Firefighter! Three Treatments...1st one an Hour cause of message, then afterwards 5-10 mins It has NEVER come back! Without further History from your wife. I question the Sciatica Pain complaint!
2016-03-12 21:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 16:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well
I found many interesting info about sciatica here: http://curesciatica.toptips.org
While looking for a miracle cure, it has to be understood that sciatica pain in itself is not a disease. It is actually a symptom or a group of symptoms with an underlying cause that needs to be targeted if some sort of permanent pain relief is what one is looking for. But one thing is absolutely clear. Incorporating a few exercises that have a beneficial effect on sciatica pain in daily regime is of great help and whether a patient is taking drugs or not, these exercises ensure that his muscles are kept in a toned condition that lessen any flare up of pain. Just a few stretching exercises can bring about a drastic change in the levels of pain and signify the importance of exercise in the management of sciatica pain.
Good Bye
2014-09-16 02:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 03:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be time to see your family Chiropractor for a thorough evaluation, diagnosis and conservative (non-surgical) treatment.
For temporary pain relief, try ice (cryotherapy). This is more effective and safer than drugs.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-10-28 15:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have operations now to relieve that problem by inserting something, don't know what's it's called, between the disks. Check it out.
2007-10-28 10:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by SandyO 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a therapist and try naprosyn or celebrex for pain. you should see a neuroligist for good measure
2007-10-28 10:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋