Sciatica pain relief?!
Question: Sciatica pain relief!?
i was diagnosed with sciatica nerve disorder over 6 months ago, i suffered so much pain while in a flare up, so went to the doctor,he told me my options were spinal shots-( steroid) are lower back surgery, are physical therapy, i decided therapy, it was working some what, but was too much expensive, i did some extensive research on the internet and came across some sciatic nerve excercises for the lower back, i have been doing twice a day for pass 2 months and have gotten much relief, the only thing is after doing i get stinging and burning muscle pain!.!. do anyone here suffer with this disorder and if u do whats your pain relief method, would really love to know this particular excercise is great but take a while to feel results anyone have anything thats faster!? if so please reply cause i could really use it thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You should not be left feeling worse than prior to doing the exercises!. I can only guess you came across some variation of a "prone press up," which, while helps many people, needs to be carefully considered before being administered!. The prone press up was essentially discovered to be of benefit by Robin McKenzie and he subsequently devleoped a method of evaluating and treating patients with specific loading strategies on the spine!.!.!.the prone press up was found to frequently abolish many sciatic type symptoms!. Unfortunately, most people think the McKenzie method is nothing but press ups!.!.!.nothing could be further from the truth!.
Here are some considerations:
1!. Where is the "stining muscle pain" after you do the exercise!? Does your pain start in your leg and then move to your back!?!.!.!.this is actually a good sign!.
2!. Does the exercise hurt, but then it subsides afterwards!? If so, this is not necessarily bad, but you may need further modifications to the exercise!.
3!. If you are getting relief, but it is not lasting, you may need to consider more frequent application of the exercise!. In the healing phases, I have patients performing their corrective exercises 6-7 times a day!. Once relief occurs, then then decrease to twice a day!. At this point in time, twice a day might not be enough for you!.
4!. If you are actually left feeling worse immediately after the exercise, you may need to consider that this is not the best exercise for you!.!.!.you may need a different direction or loading strategy!.
I know you said you quit therapy because of the expense, but if the "McKenzie" exercises have been giving you some relief, but you are still struggeling with your recovery, I would highly suggest you see a therapist who is certified in this method!. Presumably, since you've already been doing some exercise, you may only need some slight variation and, therefore, only need a few short visits!. You can find a provider at http://www!.mckenziemdt!.org
!.!.!.if you were not referring to the prone press up, then I beg your forgiveness for such a long post!.!.!.but I might be able to better direct you personlly (although legally, I cannot recommend any specific exercises without first examining you)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Here are some considerations:
1!. Where is the "stining muscle pain" after you do the exercise!? Does your pain start in your leg and then move to your back!?!.!.!.this is actually a good sign!.
2!. Does the exercise hurt, but then it subsides afterwards!? If so, this is not necessarily bad, but you may need further modifications to the exercise!.
3!. If you are getting relief, but it is not lasting, you may need to consider more frequent application of the exercise!. In the healing phases, I have patients performing their corrective exercises 6-7 times a day!. Once relief occurs, then then decrease to twice a day!. At this point in time, twice a day might not be enough for you!.
4!. If you are actually left feeling worse immediately after the exercise, you may need to consider that this is not the best exercise for you!.!.!.you may need a different direction or loading strategy!.
I know you said you quit therapy because of the expense, but if the "McKenzie" exercises have been giving you some relief, but you are still struggeling with your recovery, I would highly suggest you see a therapist who is certified in this method!. Presumably, since you've already been doing some exercise, you may only need some slight variation and, therefore, only need a few short visits!. You can find a provider at http://www!.mckenziemdt!.org
!.!.!.if you were not referring to the prone press up, then I beg your forgiveness for such a long post!.!.!.but I might be able to better direct you personlly (although legally, I cannot recommend any specific exercises without first examining you)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ice and heat sources are easily available, inexpensive, and usually quite effective in treating sciatica!.
* A cold pack or ice application can reduce inflammation and numb sore tissue, alleviating some of the pain in the sciatic nerve!. This should be used initially when pain is sharp and intense, usually for 2 to 7 days, depending on the severity of the pain!.
* Heat dilates blood vessels, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the area, which assists in healing!. Applying heat also stimulates sensory receptors in the skin, so the brain focuses less on the pain of sciatica!. This is best used after the acute, sharp pain has subsided, typically 3 to 7 days after the start of the condition!.
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* A cold pack or ice application can reduce inflammation and numb sore tissue, alleviating some of the pain in the sciatic nerve!. This should be used initially when pain is sharp and intense, usually for 2 to 7 days, depending on the severity of the pain!.
* Heat dilates blood vessels, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the area, which assists in healing!. Applying heat also stimulates sensory receptors in the skin, so the brain focuses less on the pain of sciatica!. This is best used after the acute, sharp pain has subsided, typically 3 to 7 days after the start of the condition!.
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The typical medical treatments are 1st pain medication, then physical therapy, then stronger medication in the form of pain shots or steriod injections in other words!. Lastly, if all else fails, then surgery!.
However, just like you discovered, exercises (usually what you do at physical therapy) or the one's you found on the web are just as effective as any type of medication or even back surgery!.
Surgery would be the absolute last option and really only should be performed in an emergency, and PT or home exercises are much safer than medications or surgery!.
Chiropractic care can help speed up the healing process and is very safe and gives fast results!. Also, most insurances cover it!.
Another treatment they have out now for severe back pain and sciatica is called Non-Surgical DRX9000 spinal decompression!. It also gives fast results and has no negatives!.
Lastly, it does take some time to heal a flare up!. Give your body a chance but if you have a disc issue (which your doctor can tell by an MRI) the last treatment I mentioned would be best, the DRX!.
More info on the drx:
http://www!.ctspinedr!.com
More info on chiropractic: http://www!.ctbackdr!.com/site/615059/page!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
However, just like you discovered, exercises (usually what you do at physical therapy) or the one's you found on the web are just as effective as any type of medication or even back surgery!.
Surgery would be the absolute last option and really only should be performed in an emergency, and PT or home exercises are much safer than medications or surgery!.
Chiropractic care can help speed up the healing process and is very safe and gives fast results!. Also, most insurances cover it!.
Another treatment they have out now for severe back pain and sciatica is called Non-Surgical DRX9000 spinal decompression!. It also gives fast results and has no negatives!.
Lastly, it does take some time to heal a flare up!. Give your body a chance but if you have a disc issue (which your doctor can tell by an MRI) the last treatment I mentioned would be best, the DRX!.
More info on the drx:
http://www!.ctspinedr!.com
More info on chiropractic: http://www!.ctbackdr!.com/site/615059/page!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com