Does anyone have sciatic joint pain?!
Question: Does anyone have sciatic joint pain!?
6 weeks out from total hip replacement, had a conversion from a partial that failed!. Have had SI joint pain since the first surgery three yrs ago!. Doc says give it a few more weeks!. I feel a lot of movement and cracking/popping'dull to sharp pains in the SI area!. He is aware, says things need to work back into place!. I'm riding a stationary bike, walking one mile every day, plus a few exercises from my post surgery!. Is there anything I can do as far as exercise that may improve the SI joint area, without compromising the healing of my new hip!? Wondered if anyone else had this problem and what they do for relief other than medication!. Sorry so long!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I developed a bulging disc between lumbar 4 and 5 by running too much on the jogging trail!. I'll tell you what I did!. You'll have to decide what is applicable in your case!. Total hip replacement is a different cause than mine, although I do recommend an exercise that is stated as one of the items below!.
1) My chiropractor recommended taking daily doses of 100 mg!. of Vitamin B6!. It strenghthens nerves!. I noticed an improvement in 4 to 6 weeks!.
2) Aleve is a good NSAID medication that is sold over the counter!.
The doctor can prescribe a stronger form of the drug in the name Naproxen!.The doctor can also prescribe Tramadol which is a narcotic and good pain reliever!.
Back ice packs are a good idea also!.Usually they can be placed around the waist area for the best relief!.
(They connect with velcro) You can buy them at most pharmacies
-- example at the site below:
http://www!.shapeupshop!.com/fitness/recov!.!.!.
3) The lunge exercise is good for sciatic conditions!.
An example is at the bottom of this site:
http://www!.halhigdon!.com/15Ktraining/Str!.!.!.
4) I bought the Teeter inversion table!. You can invert yourself partially
or completely for spine decompression!. It feels great!.
It costs a few hundred but I like it!.
http://www!.teeterhangups!.com/home!.html
5) I purchased the Rebuilder 2407 Electronic Stimulator (information at the site below)!.This product was intended for a variety of ailments including nerve damage due to diabetes but I found it helpful when the electrical attachments are placed slightly to the right and left of the spine where the bulging disk occurs!. In my case,
just slightly lower than waist level to the right and left of the spine!.
They want $699 for this, so it's something to consider even though it's a little expensive!. I bought the more expensive model since it had the AC adapter associated with it rather than just the battery (and so it supplies more power)!. It definitely makes you feel good when you use it at 7!.83 Hz!.
http://www!.rebuildermedical!.com/
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1) My chiropractor recommended taking daily doses of 100 mg!. of Vitamin B6!. It strenghthens nerves!. I noticed an improvement in 4 to 6 weeks!.
2) Aleve is a good NSAID medication that is sold over the counter!.
The doctor can prescribe a stronger form of the drug in the name Naproxen!.The doctor can also prescribe Tramadol which is a narcotic and good pain reliever!.
Back ice packs are a good idea also!.Usually they can be placed around the waist area for the best relief!.
(They connect with velcro) You can buy them at most pharmacies
-- example at the site below:
http://www!.shapeupshop!.com/fitness/recov!.!.!.
3) The lunge exercise is good for sciatic conditions!.
An example is at the bottom of this site:
http://www!.halhigdon!.com/15Ktraining/Str!.!.!.
4) I bought the Teeter inversion table!. You can invert yourself partially
or completely for spine decompression!. It feels great!.
It costs a few hundred but I like it!.
http://www!.teeterhangups!.com/home!.html
5) I purchased the Rebuilder 2407 Electronic Stimulator (information at the site below)!.This product was intended for a variety of ailments including nerve damage due to diabetes but I found it helpful when the electrical attachments are placed slightly to the right and left of the spine where the bulging disk occurs!. In my case,
just slightly lower than waist level to the right and left of the spine!.
They want $699 for this, so it's something to consider even though it's a little expensive!. I bought the more expensive model since it had the AC adapter associated with it rather than just the battery (and so it supplies more power)!. It definitely makes you feel good when you use it at 7!.83 Hz!.
http://www!.rebuildermedical!.com/
Www@Answer-Health@Com
I've had sciatica for 6 years now which was the result of a ruptured disk!. Different shoes make a big difference and sleeping with a pillow also seems to help!.
I feel your pain but hang in there and you will win!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I feel your pain but hang in there and you will win!Www@Answer-Health@Com
My goodness! How awful this must be for you!. I am so sorry I can't offer you any help!. I hope I never have to face anything like this!. I never can deal with pain!.I hope you heal fast!. PoppyWww@Answer-Health@Com