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Sciatica

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ninathenana Thu 20-Dec-18 09:05:39

I'm sure this has been covered before but nothing showed in search.

DH is suffering with this. I've found some excersises on line and he's keeping mobile using a stick and he's taking pain killers.
This is the first time he's had it (started Monday) any tips or advice from a fellow sufferer ?

Bikerhiker Thu 20-Dec-18 09:37:00

I was suffering from sciatica, frozen jaw, stiff neck. Went to a chiropractor and had 'activator' treatment. Instant relief. This was two weeks ago. Hasn't returned so far. Good luck.

grannyactivist Thu 20-Dec-18 11:47:48

I'm also suffering, but get some relief from doing the exercises I've found online (as soon as I get out of bed) along with a dose of ibuprofen. It is very painful for the first hour or so after getting up and then settles down to something more bearable.

Charleygirl5 Thu 20-Dec-18 12:57:50

I would be inclined to get my GP opinion first before self treating.