siatica

[hensleyll]

dr suggests i start yoga slowly

[sak4kat]

OUCH! Painful.  I've had that through the end of each of my pregnancies.  Dr. said it's from added weight gain and encouraged me to walk.  Avoid anything strenuous.  As soon as my babies were delivered and my body reclaimed it's shape the sciatica would go away.

[linderlizzie]

Have you gotten any relief yet from your sciatica, hensleyll?

You've certainly gotten lots of tips to try from your fellow FCers. 

I was just wondering. 

[minervaspirit]

I have spinal stenosis as well and have had a horrid bout of sciatica as a result.  The only thing that relieved it ultimately was an epidural injection.
The specific things that aggravate the condition are: lifting anything heavier than a half gallon of milk; bending backwards, sitting for more than 45 minutes at a time, twisting the spine.
Before I get out of bed in the morning I do a series of stretches including knees to chest and holding for several seconds; repeat a few times with each leg - then, both legs together.
I hope you get relief soon.

[bowrunner]

I had sciatica some years ago but it finally went away and I hope it doesn't come back.

[hensleyll]

never thought about stretches before getting out of bed gonna try this ,started yoga at home did one time never again gonna try to start this week temporary out of work maybe i can find time

[hensleyll]

never thought about stretches before getting out of bed gonna try this ,started yoga at home did one time never again gonna try to start this week temporary out of work maybe i can find time

[BATISTAGIRL663]

Omgosh I know what you are talking about -- I have this and the pain is unbearable!! I just cry ! And have to use my walker to even walk! I have been in the bed for days at a time because of this -- keeping you in my prayers!!

[hensleyll]

Yes some days mine not to bad but most days I cant sit long,prayers are always welcome

[king4cash]

You could also do some stretching on the floor, plus maybe change your diet, if you have diabetes..

[dinkydawes]

I have this, I thought I had a kidney stone it was so painful, I couldn't even lift my arms to take my shirt off. Luckily the pain isn't so bad these days.

The doctor told me to sit on a cushion to help.

[Screwedupclick4life337]

What is that but hope your ok

[king4cash]

Exercise the muscle, is the key to healing Siatica..make sure that you do not have Diabetes...That will delay the recovery....