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Here's a new one, sciatic nerve pain

ms.sunshine
ms.sunshine CSN Member Posts: 707 Member
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I have had sciatic nerve pain in the back of my leg for 2 months now. Has anyone had this problem, if so how do you treat it? I have went to chiropractor. Exercise, massage hasn't helped.

I need relief
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  • Dot53
    Dot53 CSN Member Posts: 239 Member
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    Hello
    I too suffer from sciatica - these past three weeks have been very bad. I tried a new chiropractor because he was closer to home and he really made things worse.. I went back to my regular guy and am feeling much better.. you have to go about 3 times a week to get relief. Then you must stretch a lot..(yoga Poses are really good especially the cat pose). do it as often as you can.. and ice every fifteen minutes. Also, put a pillow under your knees when you sleep. Try to sleep on your back.. I also use bio-freeze which you can purchase in most drug stores. My chiro recommends that I try not to sit for long periods.. standing or lying down is best. If you faithfully do all of these things you will feel better pretty quickly..

    Take care!
    Dot
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