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22 Apr 19, 10:51 PM |
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Thank you - so far he had 4 physio sessions one including acupuncture. Deep massage does seem to ease things , if it doesn't ease off I know he would certainly try an osteopath. It is scary when you see how many people suffer , usually often all different diagnosis as well. Sciatica seems to be an umbrella term for a variety of things.
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22 Apr 19, 11:05 PM |
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Surprised no one has said gin. Cures most things.
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22 Apr 19, 11:10 PM |
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I have 2 protruding discs following a car accident nearly 30 years ago. I've used a chiropractor for year. Manual traction is the thing that works for me. I usually crawl in and walk out. Feel like I've been wa
Led on by an elephant for a few days after but it works wonders. You do need to be certain of your diagnosis though and it's no good when it is very acute and your back is in spasm. Have flown and managed Florida a few times over the years and would suggest similar things to others- isle seat so you can move around when needed. I have to have a cushion in the small of my back to keep the curve of the spine right whilst sitting. Painkillers, heat. Hope all works out OK as it is miserable to deal with.
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23 Apr 19, 12:02 AM |
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Voltarol high strength gel. Normally sold from behind the counter at pharmacies.
Works wonders for me, and doesn’t smell. |
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23 Apr 19, 06:06 AM |
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I’d second a trip to the chiropractor might make al the difference. They also recommend using ice packs and freezing gel. However if the back muscles are in spasm you might find heat treatments work better. Airline crew are usually very understanding. Not sure you can still get diclofenac (voltarol) in UK over the counter anymore. You can in the states though!
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23 Apr 19, 06:17 AM |
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YouTube and look for exercises to help with sciatica, they can be really effective in stretching out and releasing the nerve.
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23 Apr 19, 07:08 AM |
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23 Apr 19, 07:10 AM |
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23 Apr 19, 07:46 AM |
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Sciatica (if diagnosed) is nerve pain.
Voltarol is for joint and muscular pain. It works differently. Might be useful if your muscles are tight from "guarding" against pain, but rubs and sprays are not that useful otherwise. Prescription meds are the way to go for nerve pain. |
23 Apr 19, 07:58 AM |
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Thank you - medication for nerve pain was prescribed last week. Sadly until the GP considers a scan for a proper diagnoses we have no way of knowing the exact problem. Theres good days and bad days still not quite 4 weeks so a couple more before a referral will be considered I guess.
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