Trapped nerve in lower back

I’ve found a sports physio to be much more thorough than an NHS physio when I had an agonising shoulder/back problem 18mths ago. I simply couldn’t wait for the NHS so went private. I think I had three sessions which cost less than £200 in total.

I hope you get some relief soon, back pain can be utterly debilitating.

Are you able to get into a swimming pool... just to do some gentle stretches with no resistance/weight to support. I find it helpful with all sorts of back issues.
I hope you get relief soon as back pain is so commanding.

I find that the NHS physio videos are really good, and you know they are properly qualified

Have you tried gentle stretching? I have my sciatica under control now through yoga, pilates tai chi and physio. It also helps me connect with my body so I can feel it starting and target the area with stretches and balance work. Sending much sympathy. Constant pain is miserable.

Good luck.
A bad back is awful; it impacts everything.

Yes MissAdventure I hope the physio will help but I will get a tens machine in the meantime.

I've heard good things from people who have gone to see sports injury physios.

I hadn't thought of that Ramsgate. Thanks for the tip. I'm researching them now!

Have you tried a TENs machine? I believe they’re quite good for nerve type pain.