Sciatica Support Group

Sciatica is a term meaning pain that originates from compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. If the sciatic nerve is pinched or compressed (perhaps by a bulging disc in the low back) a patient may experience leg pain--the classic symptom of sciatica.

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LiliannB 11/21/2014

Hi ..
I am dealing with sciatica pain daily since August..I have major pain on my right thigh and buttock. I can not walk more than 10 min, when the pain flares up.

I have tried ice pack,heating pad ,,medications and also tens unit for almost 2weeks...no sign of relief!!!!!

I am over 100 Lbs overweight..am resting and sad that this pain won.t go away'...Does anyone uses tens unit for sciatica?

OK miss my walking..I did crash, but no OR..m y insurance won't cover for it. Any help is good.
Liliann

LiliannB 11/21/2014

Sorry..I meant.done physical therapy,but my plan does not covered.

cdfrance26 11/22/2014

I do use my tens for some of the sciatica pain. Best thing to do is make sure you have it in the right spots so it can travel and ease the pain. Sorry to hear your insurance won't cover PT. You can google stretches for sciatica and start that way just take it slow and don't overdue. I love doing pigeon pose in yoga as it helps my hips also. Best wishes

deleted_user 11/23/2014

I would ask if you have had an MRI to confirm you actually have sciatica - first of all.

it is frustrating being in pain . and I am a little overweight and would like to go to Zumba
ok I will settle for a little walk around the block.

pain medication is what you need. but lets work out what u have first of all

grannie 11/25/2014

I had the Lumbar shots and so far they have helped me. The cervical shots did nothing so I am in therapy and they use the TENS on me and it helps with the pain but of course it only helps for a day or two.

I am thinking about getting a unit to use at home . I found one I am interested in, here is the site:

http://www.tenspros.com/InTENSity-Twin-Stim-III-Digital-TENS-EMS-Combo-Unit-Free-AC-Adapter-Included_p_8.html

I know someone that uses TENS for their Sciatica and along with her stretches she says it works for her.

LiliannB 12/02/2014

Thank you all for your input...

Since my last post ,I am now using ice pack treatment,am on my 2 nd week and it helps a little..along with stretches each night. My pain is on my right thigh and buttock..I still can not walk long ..each 10 min when I walk indoors sharp pain strikes..

I did plenty searches and I need to be patience and hoping it will heal on its own. I do not have back pain.

I am gratefully for all feedbacks ... I will keep in touch often.again..thank you..

Liliann :)

Lesleygm 01/10/2015

strengthening the pelvic floor is way more effective than stretches for the SI joint.

Google pelvic floor exercises. 2 good ones are the stork and the airplane move(also called the 747) do them 3 times a day. Osteopaths are good with this issue as well.

good luck

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