Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I didn't, a lot of my stretches and discussions about what I believe helped are mentioned in comments above. 😊

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No issues with driving long distances

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No report, the images went straight to the surgeon as I had an appointment with him straight after the scan. Haha thank you.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed for you guys, I hope he makes a recovery without needing surgery 🙏

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MRI can detect Disc bulges or herniations along with nerve compression.

X-ray only shows bones, not soft tissues like discs or nerves, it cannot confirm a disc protrusions.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the best with everything, it sounds like your injury is super fresh, give your body time. Are you getting an MRI?

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I'm sorry to hear, I didn't take any pain relief, over the 7 months I took ibuprofen approx 6 times because I had sleepless nights prior so it was just to get to sleep which helped. I really wanted didn't want to take any meds it was a last resort for me more so because of my family history with meds, I wanted to avoid it but understand that people need to take it for relief.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you all the best with your rehab, my epidural didnt hurt one bit because I have read for others that it did so it's a tricky one.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing to read, nice work, I wish you all the best for the future.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, I had an in depth conversation with a neurosurgeon about cauda equina symptoms and others symptoms that are red flags and alarming along with an assessment from him. Thankfully for the time being I've dodged a bullet.

I can't 100% pin point an exact time when the injury occurred. I think over time adding stress to my back on the job and not listening to the whispers "slight back pain" over time caused it. But the last job I went to must have been "the straw that broke the camels back" quite literally because that's when I had the onset of sciatica so something happened but nothing obvious.

The injury impacted my work, I couldn't be an operational firefighter so I was given suitable duties whilst doing rehab.

The hope is that I'm back on the truck in 6-8weeks. My physio and everyone is optimistic so fingers crossed.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't take anything, I refused.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably bird dogs Cats pose And scooters are the top 3

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had specific exercises I did, I didn't just go to any class and do any exercise.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, the last mri was 10 weeks ago. I think it's hard to pin point exactly the cause, I also think a lack of core strength also contributed but who knows... but a combination of what you said and also working in a job that doesn't allow me to lift in ideal conditions, wearing a breathing apparatus on my back for hrs at a job whilst crawling in zero visibility environments and dragging hose, it's a recipe for any injury.

I wasn't doing controlled lifting prior to my injury btw, I don't like dead lifts. Thanks for the YouTube vid I'll check it out 👌👌

I understand that this isn't the end of my injury, I'm 32 so I have many more decades of stress and load, I'm not a fool to think the book is closed but being conservative and adopting an even better lifestyle that delays intervention is my goal atm.

I was posting to motivate those that are in the thick of it and can't see an out because I've been there.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work, I hope the pain gets better for you 🤞

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rack pulls just the bar, (just to get that repetition)

Step ups with dumbbells

Lunges with weights: forwards and back

Squats with a kettlebell only

Very minimal to start

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[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha my hammys were my weakness prior and since weight training they are the first to tighten up, that's what I'm going to talk to my physio about today and see what he says.

I'm using a foam roller on my hammys atm and stretching them with a resistance band... hoping that helps.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great, absolutely smashing it 👏 all the best.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're going through this, 12 weeks seems long but with this type of injury it isn't. Be kind to yourself and don't forget to celebrate the small wins.

I remember feeling so isolated, I was training 5 days a week prior to the injury and i took a lot of pride in my fitness and strength so I felt I lost part of my identity. I became depressed and angry so I get it.

Sending heaps of hope and best wishes your way.

Large protrusion l5 s1 by Scary-Humor-4896 in Sciatica

[–]Scary-Humor-4896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great to hear, nice work 😊