Help with Sciatica. Just starting my program.

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Hi! I've been in the group for awhile and have just watched the post

mostly. I'm ready to start the program now, but, I suffer from

sciatica very badly lately. I can't afford to go to the chiropractor

right now, and have excruciating pain, especially after rising in the

morning for several hours. I'm at the point now that the pain is

constant all day and I can't hardly roll over in the bed at night to

get more comfortable.

I set a goal for myself a few years ago to look, feel and be better at

40 than I did at 20, but, it hasn't even began yet. Now, I feel like

it's essential so that I can have a better quality of life and a

longer one. It's not just about looking good anymore. I will be 40 on

the 7th of Feb. and I never thought I would be in such bad shape. I

used to be firm, muscular and very strong, but, over the past 10 or so

years, I've lost it all. I'm about 90- lbs over weight and feel

miserable with my shape and my health in general. I'm ready to do

something about it, but, this sciatica seems to be an obstable right

now. I can't even hardly stand for longer than 2-5 minutes at a time,

and then when I sit it hurts, too.

Is there any exercises that anyone can recommend for me that you know

helps with sciatica? I have the total body gym which is nice because

it inclines and puts less pressure on my back, I just haven't gotten

into a regimen with it yet.

Any other ideas of helping with the pain and strengthening myself

would be very much appreciated.

Take Care! Sherrie