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Waxxer
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Read on--its not what you think...
Gotta new bed just before Christmas. Shortly thereafter developed minor low back pain. This pain
went away and has now graduated to a pinched nerve in my left leg. I have been riding fairly
consistently and did roughly 20 fast miles yesterday getting ready for this weekend crit in Fremont.
Absolutely no problems with my leg. However if I sit or lay down I get this burning pain in my
buttocks that flows down into my hamstring.
Getting fed up with this irritation, I saw the doc today. He listened to my woes did a few minor
tests then hit the spot when he raised my leg while laying on my back. YEOCH!! He laughed and said
the problem is sciatica. The prescription was stretching and rest and more stretching. He believes
it will clear up in a couple of weeks without further problems. If it gets worse or persists then he
will order x-rays or an MRI. He also said: No Crits!!!
Any road riders or racers experience this before? I am fine on the bike but uncomfortable sleeping
or sitting. Any home remedies?
Advice appreciated,
Gotta new bed just before Christmas. Shortly thereafter developed minor low back pain. This pain
went away and has now graduated to a pinched nerve in my left leg. I have been riding fairly
consistently and did roughly 20 fast miles yesterday getting ready for this weekend crit in Fremont.
Absolutely no problems with my leg. However if I sit or lay down I get this burning pain in my
buttocks that flows down into my hamstring.
Getting fed up with this irritation, I saw the doc today. He listened to my woes did a few minor
tests then hit the spot when he raised my leg while laying on my back. YEOCH!! He laughed and said
the problem is sciatica. The prescription was stretching and rest and more stretching. He believes
it will clear up in a couple of weeks without further problems. If it gets worse or persists then he
will order x-rays or an MRI. He also said: No Crits!!!
Any road riders or racers experience this before? I am fine on the bike but uncomfortable sleeping
or sitting. Any home remedies?
Advice appreciated,