Sciatica
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Jan 2012
6:46pm, 25 Jan 2012
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postieboy
I've been diagnosed with a sciatic nerve problem that causes most of my lower right leg and foot to go numb. There is no pain, just a strange anaesthetised sensation, escpecially around the ankle. Rest or keep on running? |
Jan 2012
6:52pm, 25 Jan 2012
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ogee
Keep on running!!
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Jan 2012
6:56pm, 25 Jan 2012
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WobblingTime
A physio suggested my husband keep on running when he got a bit of sciatica. She said running would help strengthen his back muscles, and therefore support and protect the disc that was pinching the nerve and causing the sciatica.
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Jan 2012
7:01pm, 25 Jan 2012
11,245 posts
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JohnnyO
Depends what is causing the sciatica.
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Jan 2012
7:03pm, 25 Jan 2012
17,905 posts
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ogee
Sorry, was busy when I posted the above & meant to add to it. Yes, keep on running, but also imcorporate some core work into your routine, a strong core is the answer to sciatica. I had it for years since my accident & suffered terribly. Now I run a bit & do some core work to keep it at bay. I also use an inversion table for when it gets bad, which is very rarely. This works on decompressing your spine & helping re-align it properly. Best £100 I ever spent. |
Jan 2012
7:08pm, 25 Jan 2012
38,822 posts
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plodding hippo
I have no reflexes in my left leg form the same issue Core work important, yes.Prevention better than cure if it doent hurtm then fine to run But, who made the diagnosis, and what will be done about it? |
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Jan 2012
7:10pm, 25 Jan 2012
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postieboy
Made by my GP. If it doesn't clear up in a week, see him again. He said I just have to live with it!
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Jan 2012
7:13pm, 25 Jan 2012
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plodding hippo
well, most cases clear up on their own, and a week isnt that long to be fair are you peing and pooing ok? Any pain? |
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Jan 2012
7:14pm, 25 Jan 2012
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plodding hippo
and is it *all* of you lower leg or more one side than the other
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Jan 2012
7:19pm, 25 Jan 2012
922 posts
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postieboy
My foot (not the sole), and half way up the shin on the outer side. I'm lacking a bit of balance on my right leg thanks to not being able to judge weight distribution on my ankle. Like I said, no pain or discomfort, just numb and it's not a nice sensation.
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