Irritated sciatic nerve

Posted by Banana Lilly on April 21, 2013 at 7:00am

Hey everyone! Since January, I've got an irritated sciatic nerve. I get treated by an acupuncturist and take homeopathy. I don't have any pain from the nerve anymore, but everytime I try running, my leg gets tight after 10 minutes. Do you have any tips for me? Instead or running I do yoga and go for walks, sometimes a small bike ride.

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  • James bananaman Bailey April 21, 2013 at 8:55pm

    foam roller...

    ...and http://www.100squatsaday.com/ ! ;)

    • Banana Lilly > James bananaman Bailey April 22, 2013 at 3:46am

      Thanks, I'll ry that!

  • Dr Joberry Sweet April 21, 2013 at 1:54pm
    Being a physical therapist I wouldn't stretch before a run after definitely! The foam roller is great for tight it bands.
  • Emma Colley April 21, 2013 at 9:04am

    I love Bowen for sciatica myself (and as a homeopath LOVE homeopathy so much too! I do find the two work really well together)

  • Dr Joberry Sweet April 21, 2013 at 8:19am
    How long before legs feel tight? Tight like u need to stretch or tired like fatigue? Where calves quads?
    • Banana Lilly > Dr Joberry Sweet April 22, 2013 at 3:45am

      Most times the calves, but sometimes the back of the quads.

    • Dr Joberry Sweet > Banana Lilly April 22, 2013 at 4:02pm

      Ease back into running slowly. Keep doing yoga. I had sciatica bad for years...After doing a lot of core strengthening and stretching with yoga it went away.  Now running a lot with no problems. the nerve may be impinged in your low back or in muscle typically piriformis, but could be anywhere.  Stretch hamstrings a lot and get that core strong!

    • Banana Lilly > Dr Joberry Sweet April 23, 2013 at 4:52am

      Thank you so much for your help! <3

  • BeachVegan April 21, 2013 at 7:03am

    Try a chiropractor?  

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