Sciatic nerve

userfriendly said:

I'm having problems with my sciatic nerve. I noticed some dullish pain
while running a 12-miler last Thursday. On Sunday, while standing/walking
around, I'd get very sharp pains in my left gluteal area. I put off a run
today (Monday), but would love any advice/suggestions from those who've been
through this.

Thanks,
Brian

Chiropractor, now! Find an old one whose been in practice for a long
time.

userfriendly said:

I'm having problems with my sciatic nerve. I noticed some dullish pain
while running a 12-miler last Thursday. On Sunday, while standing/walking
around, I'd get very sharp pains in my left gluteal area. I put off a run
today (Monday), but would love any advice/suggestions from those who've been
through this.

Thanks,
Brian

I ran a 10miler (1:20:53) on Dec 11th and I had some stiffnes - 2 days
later I had sciatic pain all down the leg from buttock to ankle. I
tried a 1.5 mile jog 2 weeks ago but it flared again . Voltarol from
the doctor helped as did some remedial massage . Fiding what aggrevates
it helps - I obviously had a weak back so I have put much work in on my
back and Abs . For the first month I wasn't able to cycle and walking
hurt a lot. Now I can cycle and use the treadmill in the gym - for the
last 4 consecutive training sessions I have been able to do 20 minute
bike , back work , abs and upperbody then finish with a 20 minute
treadmill . I can now spend most of the day with only minor twinges if
at all (none today) . I hope to begin gentle jogging again perhaps end
of next week then build very slowly .

It will get better but slowly.

Thanks for the info- sounds like one of those patience-type injuries. Most
of them are, unfortunately!

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: userfriendly wrote:
: > I'm having problems with my sciatic nerve. I noticed some dullish pain
: > while running a 12-miler last Thursday. On Sunday, while
standing/walking
: > around, I'd get very sharp pains in my left gluteal area. I put off a
run
: > today (Monday), but would love any advice/suggestions from those who've
been
: > through this.
: >
: > Thanks,
: > Brian
:
: I ran a 10miler (1:20:53) on Dec 11th and I had some stiffnes - 2 days
: later I had sciatic pain all down the leg from buttock to ankle. I
: tried a 1.5 mile jog 2 weeks ago but it flared again . Voltarol from
: the doctor helped as did some remedial massage . Fiding what aggrevates
: it helps - I obviously had a weak back so I have put much work in on my
: back and Abs . For the first month I wasn't able to cycle and walking
: hurt a lot. Now I can cycle and use the treadmill in the gym - for the
: last 4 consecutive training sessions I have been able to do 20 minute
: bike , back work , abs and upperbody then finish with a 20 minute
: treadmill . I can now spend most of the day with only minor twinges if
: at all (none today) . I hope to begin gentle jogging again perhaps end
: of next week then build very slowly .
:
: It will get better but slowly.
:

I have successfully treated a sciatic nerve problem for years. I suggest
the following: First if you have your wallet in your left rear pocket, put
it on the right side. Sitting on it inflames the problem. Second start an
exercise program of bent knee sit-ups to build your stomach muscles to
counteract the strong back muscles developed by running. Third, if you have
old shoes throw them out and get new ones with more cushion to reduce the
shock. If after doing the sit-ups for a month and still no improvement go
to an orthopedic surgeon (sports medicine specialist if possible) and get an
x-ray and expert diagnosis. If it is muscular get a referral to a physical
therapist. Forget the chiropractors.

Bob

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Quoted message said:

I'm having problems with my sciatic nerve. I noticed some dullish pain
while running a 12-miler last Thursday. On Sunday, while standing/walking
around, I'd get very sharp pains in my left gluteal area. I put off a run
today (Monday), but would love any advice/suggestions from those who've
been
through this.

Thanks,
Brian

BobB said:

I have successfully treated a sciatic nerve problem for years. I suggest
the following: First if you have your wallet in your left rear pocket, put
it on the right side. Sitting on it inflames the problem. Second start an
exercise program of bent knee sit-ups to build your stomach muscles to
counteract the strong back muscles developed by running. Third, if you have
old shoes throw them out and get new ones with more cushion to reduce the
shock. If after doing the sit-ups for a month and still no improvement go
to an orthopedic surgeon (sports medicine specialist if possible) and get an
x-ray and expert diagnosis. If it is muscular get a referral to a physical
therapist. Forget the chiropractors.

Bob

Bob is a [censored].

Thanks Bob. I have no use for Chiros. I'll follow your plan.

Peace,
Brian

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: I have successfully treated a sciatic nerve problem for years. I suggest
: the following: First if you have your wallet in your left rear pocket,
put
: it on the right side. Sitting on it inflames the problem. Second start
an
: exercise program of bent knee sit-ups to build your stomach muscles to
: counteract the strong back muscles developed by running. Third, if you
have
: old shoes throw them out and get new ones with more cushion to reduce the
: shock. If after doing the sit-ups for a month and still no improvement go
: to an orthopedic surgeon (sports medicine specialist if possible) and get
an
: x-ray and expert diagnosis. If it is muscular get a referral to a
physical
: therapist. Forget the chiropractors.
:
: Bob
:
:
:
: "userfriendly" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
: news:CiKMf.54725$Ug4.34450@dukeread12...
: > I'm having problems with my sciatic nerve. I noticed some dullish pain
: > while running a 12-miler last Thursday. On Sunday, while
standing/walking
: > around, I'd get very sharp pains in my left gluteal area. I put off a
run
: > today (Monday), but would love any advice/suggestions from those who've
: > been
: > through this.
: >
: > Thanks,
: > Brian
: >
: >
:
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