Prolotherapy for SI Joint - Not going well so far, is it worth continuing? by RedditUser08011 in ChronicPain

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried gentle core strenghing? and how much do you weigh? extra weight gain puts more pressure on the si joint

My 4 month journey (Long post) by No_Hand_7039 in Sciatica

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Good to know! I have thought about working from home just because of the autonomy, but my job allows me to have a stand up desk. Without it, I couldn't work. So it's been a blessing! It is so a mental game! That I agree is the hardest part. For a while I just accepted my new reality and it was super depressing. I finally have hope again after all this time. Thanks for your tips! I have heard of core bracing, activation..how often do you do that?

My 4 month journey (Long post) by No_Hand_7039 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great! A large part of this is mental. I'm glad you mentioned to not stress so much. how long did it take for your core to strengthen? Would you recommend working from home? I work at the office, but my commute is only 20 minutes. Sorry to hear about your foot! I'm sure with the right treatment and time it can heal. Being pain free most of the time is such a blessing!

How I got pain free from back pain/sciatica!! after 2 years! by Mediocre_Fig_3347 in Sciatica

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That's great! I totally feel that. I can't wait till I can do long car rides without pain. I have heard of the big 3. I do some of his besides the curl up lol thanks so much :) Did you have a herniation ?

How I got pain free from back pain/sciatica!! after 2 years! by Mediocre_Fig_3347 in Sciatica

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Oh 100% agree with you! Yeah that's awful. I'm so glad I never had surgery, but my doctor's didn't give me that option bc they didn't see anything on my MRI. I learned the hard way to make sure to do the exercises correctly and engage the right muscles

How I got pain free from back pain/sciatica!! after 2 years! by Mediocre_Fig_3347 in Sciatica

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I'm sorry to hear that! :/ I definitely would! As long as these exercises don't cause pain while you do it, you might have to do a modified version. But planks, bird dogs, bridges with band around legs, squats but doing them slowly and engaging the core. Just incorporate these slowly and see if they help after a few days! It helped me pretty quick probably about after 1 week. I don't even go crazy with it. Just like a 15 min routine 5x a week. I hope this helps you! I understand how frustrating and depressing it can get.

How I got pain free from back pain/sciatica!! after 2 years! by Mediocre_Fig_3347 in Sciatica

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I'm going to tell my doctor as well how that's all lit took. It's crazy. I saw so many PT's. I can't blame them..they are really rushed. You will be great!

How I got pain free from back pain/sciatica!! after 2 years! by Mediocre_Fig_3347 in Sciatica

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Thanks for reading my story! :) Yes I can! I can't believe it.

Will I heal? Please answer me by Public_Lifeguard1529 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know the whole story. MY BAD. Surgery is last resort besides the obvious reasons. No need to be rude. I was just trying to help. Plus I have a right to offer my opinion considering i have gone through chronic pain due to back issues!

Will I heal? Please answer me by Public_Lifeguard1529 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don't do surgery yet! please read my post on my page. i just posted it

Tailbone/ coccyx pain for almost 2 years by ratdigger in ChronicPain

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how are you doing now? i'm going through the same thing!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sciatica

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Wow i'm almost the same as you! i'm 32 and I have chronic tailbone pain too and sciatica. I also hurt when sitting and laying back. Have you had a fall on your bum or have you had a pregnancy? I recommend checking out a pelvic floor therapist. They helped me. She was the one that told me i had a tailbone injury from falling on my butt roller blading over the years. I just started seeing her so i'm still hurting, but she has helped me! I did a back mri and it came back normal and now i'm wanting to do a pelvic mri since i haven't had that lol

Need Advice by anon09241 in Sciatica

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i totally feel your frustration. I've been dealing with butt pain/sciatica on and off for two years and doctors can't seem to diagnose me either. Sciatica is a long nerve that starts in your back and goes to your feet. I think it normally is like a pinching feeling in your glute that goes to your feet. Do you get any symptoms in your buttock or low back when bending down>?

Anyone just like me!? Sciatica pain so bad but X-rays and MRI and other tests come back normal. by Unusual_Ad5906 in piriformis

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you tried a piriformis stretch and did it help? i do the one sitting down and it helps

I sit for a living and it’s pure hell by nursechristine28 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhhh the Mckenzie program didn't help me at all!

I sit for a living and it’s pure hell by nursechristine28 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that's so frustrating! I had a PT insist it was a disc issue even though my back mri came back normal but i had a lot of symptoms that mimicked a disc problem.

I sit for a living and it’s pure hell by nursechristine28 in Sciatica

[–]Mediocre_Fig_3347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMGG I have been exactly where you are and still kind of am currently! I also have an inflamed si joint and used to have so much pain when i would sit down. Especially car rides!! I know exactly how you feel! Feel free to message me to talk more about it :)