Re: sciatica

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> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In

> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on

> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure

> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very

> soon.

i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am

obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen

and has done some research.

but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/

so, please look at this web page:

http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.\

html

does the diagram on the right with the blue line going down the

front of the leg represent your pain?

are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?

if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your

spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low

back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other

sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or

left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly

right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that

much.

my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest,

take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both.

gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout

do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest

press and triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups

and planks.

if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting worse,

then you should see a medical person for help! they have some

good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain

cycle pretty quickly.

hugs,

:*carolyn.

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, I've been lurking, but reading about your back pain. I really hope it

gets better fast, and I couldn't agree more with what Carolyn wrote, especially

the last couple of paragraphs.

>

>> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In

>> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on

>> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure

>> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very

>> soon.

>

> i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am

> obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen

> and has done some research.

> but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/

>

> so, please look at this web page:

>

>

http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.\

html

> does the diagram on the right with the blue line going down the

> front of the leg represent your pain?

> are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?

> if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your

> spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low

> back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other

> sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or

> left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly

> right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that

> much.

>

> my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest,

> take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both.

> gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout

> do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest

> press and triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups

> and planks.

>

> if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting worse,

> then you should see a medical person for help! they have some

> good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain

> cycle pretty quickly.

>

> hugs,

> :*carolyn.

>

>

>

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>

>

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! I've been thinking about you lately! How are you doing?

Re: sciatica

, I've been lurking, but reading about your back pain. I really hope it gets better fast, and I couldn't agree more with what Carolyn wrote, especially the last couple of paragraphs. > >> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In>> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on>> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure>> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very>> soon.> > i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am > obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen > and has done some research.> but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/> > so, please look at this web page:> > http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.html> does the diagram on the right with the blue line going down the > front of the leg represent your pain?> are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?> if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your > spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low > back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other > sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or > left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly > right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that > much.> > my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest, > take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both. > gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout > do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest > press and triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups > and planks.> > if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting worse, > then you should see a medical person for help! they have some > good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain > cycle pretty quickly.> > hugs,> :*carolyn.> > > > ------------------------------------> >

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Carolyn - Thanks for the article link! I don't think I have ever had true sciatica - but I do get the pinched nerve thingy that makes my little toes go numb sometimes and that is my trouble area - L5/S1/S2....fascinating! Usually happens when I have neglected stretching my butt muscles! - I totally agree w/ Carolyn - as hard as it may be for you to do, you should take it easy and let it rest. Not doing so just results in more inflammation and pain and could end up resulting in something serious that needs more aggressive treatment and a longer restriction from exercising.

Take care!Donna> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very> soon.i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen and has done some research.but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/so, please look at this web page:http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.htmldoes the diagram on the right with the blue line going down the front of the leg represent your pain?are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that much.my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest, take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both. gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest press and

triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups and planks.if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting worse, then you should see a medical person for help! they have some good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain cycle pretty quickly.hugs,:*carolyn.

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Yep, I third the notion.  Take 3 days off and do gentle, gentle back care stretches (not power yoga) Can you see a chiro?

 

Carolyn - Thanks for the article link!  I don't think I have ever had true sciatica - but I do get the pinched nerve thingy that makes my little toes go numb sometimes and that is my trouble area - L5/S1/S2....fascinating!  Usually happens when I have neglected stretching my butt muscles!

- I totally agree w/ Carolyn - as hard as it may be for you to do, you should take it easy and let it rest.  Not doing so just results in more inflammation and pain and could end up resulting in something serious that needs more aggressive treatment and a longer restriction from exercising.

 

Take care!Donna> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In

> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very

> soon.i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen and has done some research.but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/

so, please look at this web page:http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.html

does the diagram on the right with the blue line going down the front of the leg represent your pain?are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your

spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly

right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that much.my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest, take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both. gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout

do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest press and

triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups and planks.if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting worse, then you should see a medical person for help! they have some good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain

cycle pretty quickly.hugs,:*carolyn.

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Ooh - do you have Rodney Yee's Back Care Yoga or Barbara Benagh's Yoga for Stress Relief, both are excellent for back woes. Barbara's has a practice for the SI Joint and Lower back tension. I use those A LOT!Donna> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very> soon.i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen and has done some research.but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/so, please look at this web page:http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.htmldoes the diagram on the

right with the blue line going down the front of the leg represent your pain?are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that much.my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest, take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both. gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest press and triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups and planks.if you have this pain for over a week and it is getting

worse, then you should see a medical person for help! they have some good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain cycle pretty quickly.hugs,:*carolyn.

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Can you see a chiro?

no, never been to one. I honestly probably wouldn't go anyway. I'm stubborn on that kind of stuff.

Thanks !

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, I've been lurking, but reading about your back pain.

Thanks !

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No, I don't have either one. I'll have to check them out. Thanks Donna. You all have been so helpful to me. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone----- Reply message -----To: <exercisevideos >Subject: sciaticaDate: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 11:15 am Ooh - do you have Rodney Yee's Back Care Yoga or Barbara Benagh's Yoga for Stress Relief, both are excellent for back woes. Barbara's has a practice for the SI Joint and Lower back tension. I use those A LOT!Donna> *Paying close attention to it today, it is worse when walking. In> fact, it almost brings it on. I also think standing brings it on> too. While walking it hurts down the front of my thigh. I'm sure> this is temporary and will go away. I'm just hoping it does very> soon.i am keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. i am obviously not a dr, just a person who has had these things happen and has done some research.but, it is sounding like a swollen disc now :/so, please look at this web page:http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch07_Symptoms_Folder/Sciatica.htmldoes the diagram on theright with the blue line going down the front of the leg represent your pain?are your toes affected? especially the littlest ones?if so, this would be a sciatic nerve pinch at S1, where your spine joins the pelvis, with pain where you describe it -- low back, almost on top of your butt, and in the middle. (the other sciatic pinch locations would produce pain more on the right or left sides). and running down the front of your leg, possibly right down to your toes, if it has been allowed to progress that much.my rec is to stop irritating it. take fri, sat, sun to rest, take anti-inflammatory meds, apply heat or ice or alternate both. gentle stretching (not power yoga!). if you have to workout do arms and shoulders while seated with back supported, chest press and triceps while laying on your back, maybe some pushups and planks.if you have this pain for over a week and it is gettingworse, then you should see a medical person for help! they have some good prescription anti-inflammatories that can break the pain cycle pretty quickly.hugs,:*carolyn.