In reply to Post #29
That's the trouble with the NHS they would rather you did the cheaper options before a costly MRI scan. Back pain is the most common reason people go to hospital/GP believe it or not so they don't just hand out MRIs. I wanted one so I knew exactly what I was dealing with but also you get to keep the scans on a disc so when you go to a GP or say a chiropractor you can take your scans with you for them to look at. I was also told if you have a private MRI and you do need surgery than it cuts out a lot of time if I go down the NHS surgery route.
That's the trouble with the NHS they would rather you did the cheaper options before a costly MRI scan. Back pain is the most common reason people go to hospital/GP believe it or not so they don't just hand out MRIs. I wanted one so I knew exactly what I was dealing with but also you get to keep the scans on a disc so when you go to a GP or say a chiropractor you can take your scans with you for them to look at. I was also told if you have a private MRI and you do need surgery than it cuts out a lot of time if I go down the NHS surgery route.
In reply to Post #29
5 months!! Jesus I thought 6 weeks was bad living where I'd do ( in between Birmingham and Wolverhampton ) I don't know where your from but if you are by a major city there will be loads of private MRI clinics and this has drove prices down to something not too eye watering
5 months!! Jesus I thought 6 weeks was bad living where I'd do ( in between Birmingham and Wolverhampton ) I don't know where your from but if you are by a major city there will be loads of private MRI clinics and this has drove prices down to something not too eye watering
Long story short,I was out night fishing,one of my baits by a thick set of pads that I planted years ago.
I asleep on a Flatbed,I get a take ,sit up quick....and destroyed the left of my inner core,intercoastal muscles,everything..
I used the same physio as Phil Vickery,England rugby,and I got taught three exercises ,this has now led me to get get into Calisthenics, in a big way,I am completely different physically now,instead of looking for otter spraints,I now look for trees,five bar gates ,steps,chairs,benches..., to use my body weight..I'm a very fit 54 yr old....
I still collate otter evidence...lol,anyway...
I would not recommended, any bed chair that has no 'give in the mattres'
I asleep on a Flatbed,I get a take ,sit up quick....and destroyed the left of my inner core,intercoastal muscles,everything..
I used the same physio as Phil Vickery,England rugby,and I got taught three exercises ,this has now led me to get get into Calisthenics, in a big way,I am completely different physically now,instead of looking for otter spraints,I now look for trees,five bar gates ,steps,chairs,benches..., to use my body weight..I'm a very fit 54 yr old....
I still collate otter evidence...lol,anyway...
I would not recommended, any bed chair that has no 'give in the mattres'
I'm 48 now and have suffered with it since my early 30's, I had done the pain relief, chiropractor, physio and stretches route for a good many years but it was starting to affect my posture the doctor at my surgery suggested acupuncture about 4/5 years ago and I was booked in with the surgery's physio who undertook the acupuncture, I was told it doesn't work for everyone but it had to be worth a shot.
The first session I had within minutes I could feel the relief the numbness, tingling, hot burning pain through the ass cheek was draining away then the physio worked on my posture as my right hand side leg was shortening instantly I could feel relief, I had one more followup treatment two weeks later.
There is a but, I now get roughly 12 months relief between it starting to come back but at the first sign of it returning I go back for more acupuncture and get about the same amount of time in relief, sciatica until you have had it is hard to explain to people how debilitating it can be, rolling around on a tennis ball under your ass cheek was a good shout used to work for a short term of relief or lying on a cold floor was another that worked for me in the short term, I have in the past spent many a night pacing around the house trying to walk it off.
The first session I had within minutes I could feel the relief the numbness, tingling, hot burning pain through the ass cheek was draining away then the physio worked on my posture as my right hand side leg was shortening instantly I could feel relief, I had one more followup treatment two weeks later.
There is a but, I now get roughly 12 months relief between it starting to come back but at the first sign of it returning I go back for more acupuncture and get about the same amount of time in relief, sciatica until you have had it is hard to explain to people how debilitating it can be, rolling around on a tennis ball under your ass cheek was a good shout used to work for a short term of relief or lying on a cold floor was another that worked for me in the short term, I have in the past spent many a night pacing around the house trying to walk it off.
In reply to Post #34
I had sciatica for about 3 years on my 20s, now 35 but had back issues since 18.
On about my 3rd physio acupuncture was suggested to me. Had it, drove home and had a shower as suggested and woke up face down in the bottom of the bath, passed clean out. Was weird as I'd never done it before, had eaten, wasn't dehydrated, just boom, faceplant.
The sciatica did eventually go, after months of physio stretches and massages. Still tingles now and again but out come the stretches again.
Popped something else lower back last February. Bent and twisted to hit a take of all things, dropped to my knees and couldn't move, someone helped get my gear to the car and I drove home. Laid on bed while the Mrs went to work, come that evening I couldn't support my own weight, couldn't get to the toilet. Got some heavy duty pain killers via the on call doctor just so I could get to the chiropractor, he was a bloody hero. 5 sessions later I was back on site (light duties).
I found sciatica was as mentally draining as it is physically as it was difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel
I had sciatica for about 3 years on my 20s, now 35 but had back issues since 18.
On about my 3rd physio acupuncture was suggested to me. Had it, drove home and had a shower as suggested and woke up face down in the bottom of the bath, passed clean out. Was weird as I'd never done it before, had eaten, wasn't dehydrated, just boom, faceplant.
The sciatica did eventually go, after months of physio stretches and massages. Still tingles now and again but out come the stretches again.
Popped something else lower back last February. Bent and twisted to hit a take of all things, dropped to my knees and couldn't move, someone helped get my gear to the car and I drove home. Laid on bed while the Mrs went to work, come that evening I couldn't support my own weight, couldn't get to the toilet. Got some heavy duty pain killers via the on call doctor just so I could get to the chiropractor, he was a bloody hero. 5 sessions later I was back on site (light duties).
I found sciatica was as mentally draining as it is physically as it was difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel
In reply to Post #1
Agree with Devil Boy 100% stay away.
I'm a bit of an expert on this my friend, as in my early life I damaged 3 discs all towards the bottom of my spine. To cut a long story short, when I was 55 I had 6 weeks rehabilitation treatment abroad in France staying in hospital all that time. We had Gym, swimming, stretching Yoga and manipulation. I brought away on thing YOGA.
I now do 15 mins a day and have done for years. You can go to You-Tube and find exercise for sciatica, find one you like that is all seated or laying down, don't do standing until all the pain is gone.
What you need to do is stretch the nerve that is bulged. It will take a few weeks but once gone so will all the pills that damage your stomach lining so much. If you have a Yoga class near you, go see the person running it and have a lesson or two, cheaper than a Chiropractor and you will come away feeling better I promise. Let me know how it goes buddy?
Forgot to mention, take pain relief while in recovery. They now do a suppository pain killer that get to your back really quickly.
Agree with Devil Boy 100% stay away.
I'm a bit of an expert on this my friend, as in my early life I damaged 3 discs all towards the bottom of my spine. To cut a long story short, when I was 55 I had 6 weeks rehabilitation treatment abroad in France staying in hospital all that time. We had Gym, swimming, stretching Yoga and manipulation. I brought away on thing YOGA.
I now do 15 mins a day and have done for years. You can go to You-Tube and find exercise for sciatica, find one you like that is all seated or laying down, don't do standing until all the pain is gone.
What you need to do is stretch the nerve that is bulged. It will take a few weeks but once gone so will all the pills that damage your stomach lining so much. If you have a Yoga class near you, go see the person running it and have a lesson or two, cheaper than a Chiropractor and you will come away feeling better I promise. Let me know how it goes buddy?
Forgot to mention, take pain relief while in recovery. They now do a suppository pain killer that get to your back really quickly.
In reply to Post #32
Yes 5 months to be told it's getting better on its own so there's no need to do anything. Annoying but if that's what happens in most cases then you can see the reasoning.
Useful thread this sharing stuff. I've taken note of many of the comments for future reference
Yes 5 months to be told it's getting better on its own so there's no need to do anything. Annoying but if that's what happens in most cases then you can see the reasoning.
Useful thread this sharing stuff. I've taken note of many of the comments for future reference
In reply to Post #36
My osteopath suggested some yoga exercises such as Cobra stretches and Childs Pose but I couldn't do them as they immediately hurt. Perhaps now the pain has almost gone it's time to consider trying them again.
My osteopath suggested some yoga exercises such as Cobra stretches and Childs Pose but I couldn't do them as they immediately hurt. Perhaps now the pain has almost gone it's time to consider trying them again.
In reply to Post #35
"On about my 3rd physio acupuncture was suggested to me. Had it, drove home and had a shower as suggested and woke up face down in the bottom of the bath, passed clean out. Was weird as I'd never done it before, had eaten, wasn't dehydrated, just boom, faceplant."
Strange one that, I do feel a bit lightheaded after getting up but a glass of water and five minutes later I'm good to go, I found it a bit weird when that first needle went in and hits the inflamed nerve and your leg goes into spasm but the relief ahhhh it is akin to shooting a mother load.
"On about my 3rd physio acupuncture was suggested to me. Had it, drove home and had a shower as suggested and woke up face down in the bottom of the bath, passed clean out. Was weird as I'd never done it before, had eaten, wasn't dehydrated, just boom, faceplant."
Strange one that, I do feel a bit lightheaded after getting up but a glass of water and five minutes later I'm good to go, I found it a bit weird when that first needle went in and hits the inflamed nerve and your leg goes into spasm but the relief ahhhh it is akin to shooting a mother load.
In reply to Post #38
I find The Pigeon is the best one for me
I find The Pigeon is the best one for me
In reply to Post #1
I suffered with this for a long time. Went to a chiropractor who knew what he was doing !!!!! As he says you need to get the bones rite 1st before sorting the muscles or it could lead to more long term problems. Posture is one of the main causes of the problem, with the hips being out of alignment being a major factor caused by sitting down for long periods ie office or driving work. Didn't need to see a Dr of hospital physio (as I had previous bad experience with them) Go and see a Chiropractor who actually knows his/her stuff and you won't go far wrong....they are out there as well as those who don't!
I suffered with this for a long time. Went to a chiropractor who knew what he was doing !!!!! As he says you need to get the bones rite 1st before sorting the muscles or it could lead to more long term problems. Posture is one of the main causes of the problem, with the hips being out of alignment being a major factor caused by sitting down for long periods ie office or driving work. Didn't need to see a Dr of hospital physio (as I had previous bad experience with them) Go and see a Chiropractor who actually knows his/her stuff and you won't go far wrong....they are out there as well as those who don't!
In reply to Post #5
If you see a chiropractor who knows what they are doing ( and there lies the problem - few good ones plenty not so good) there shldnt be any problem. See them early enough to assess the problem. Then do the exercises recommended by them. Sorted me out and never suffered since!!!
If you see a chiropractor who knows what they are doing ( and there lies the problem - few good ones plenty not so good) there shldnt be any problem. See them early enough to assess the problem. Then do the exercises recommended by them. Sorted me out and never suffered since!!!
See and osteopath. My back problems were stopping me from working and at 28 that's not good so managed to find the money for a private osteopath and it's worked wonders. I'm a chef so being on my feet all day and lots of bending so a bad back was crippling
Personally I would go and see a good cranial osteopath. A good one will treat the body totally different to a normal osteopath. I use a very good one in the Amersham area.
In reply to Post #1
Ive had it years, ignore advise on chairs and bedchairs, only you will know what suits you.
I always had a weightlifting belt for carrying anything and lifting fish.
Tramadol helped me, again we are all different.
I lie on the floor at home more than I sit on the furniture, it helps me.
Gentle exercise, walking etc and light weights. Not tried swimming but I would guess it would be good.
Ive been on the floor almost solid for 3 days in the past unable to move, its really not nice.
After a few years you learn whats good for you, if I feel a twinge coming I have 2 choices, do nothing for about 4 days or ignore the twinge and be in pain for a week or a couple of months.
Good luck, it usually doesnt last forever. 
Ive had it years, ignore advise on chairs and bedchairs, only you will know what suits you.
I always had a weightlifting belt for carrying anything and lifting fish.
Tramadol helped me, again we are all different.
I lie on the floor at home more than I sit on the furniture, it helps me.
Gentle exercise, walking etc and light weights. Not tried swimming but I would guess it would be good.
Ive been on the floor almost solid for 3 days in the past unable to move, its really not nice.
After a few years you learn whats good for you, if I feel a twinge coming I have 2 choices, do nothing for about 4 days or ignore the twinge and be in pain for a week or a couple of months.
Good luck, it usually doesnt last forever.