any one can help me with a slipped disk or siatica please
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29th Dec '08, 1:19pm
hi everyone i have just joined today as i have a problem i have been diagnosed with having siatica from my gp and while searching on the internet on what this is it looks like its caused my a sliped disk in my back irratating the siatica nerve which is the biggest nerve in the body the symptoms are no back ache at all but a real deep pain down the back of my leg into my ankle a burning feeling in my calf muscle and a constant pain im ny bum when i sit down as i am due to return to work in the next few weeks i am just wondering if anyone has any good hints tips streches to pop this disk back into place to stop the pains in my leg as im on that much medication fromt he gp for pain etc i rattle when ui walk from all the pills i am takeing so any hints help would be great i am waiting to a appoitment for physo but wondering if anyone can help while i wait as everyone nos what the nhs is like
Sciatica help
23rd Apr '10, 8:49pm
Hi there, I am a judo coach and also a massage therapist and the best exercise to do until you get to a physiotherapist is to sit or lie on your back on the tatami and hug your knees to your chest and gently ROCK. Do this for several minutes. It opens the space between the vertebrae and relieves the pressure on the sciatic nerve.
I do this 30 times before each judo session as part of the judo warm up.
Ausdebphil is absolutely
30th Apr '10, 2:45pm
Ausdebphil is absolutely right. It's important to open the space between vertebrae to relieve pressure.
I had a similar injury a few years ago, and ended up doing weeks of physical therapy. One of the things the therapist did was had me in traction for a period of time each visit...and it was to create space between the vertebrae.
If it becomes more and more painful, you might consider physical therapy. There are many things physical therapy can do to make you feel better without pain medication.
Good luck!
Sciatic nerve pain
15th Jun '10, 8:41pm
You are describing sciatica, however are you certain that it is caused by slipped disk? Many things can impinge the sciatic nerve and although vertebrae is one possibility another could also be hyper-tonic piriformis. Physical or massage therapy may be an option