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Laid low with Sciatica - any advice

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After a long flight I ended up with a bad back. Stupidity I tried to run it off for a week and now it has developed into sciatica.

Two chiropractor visits has eased the pain and I’m doing gentle stretches I found online. But no running for now.

Anyone else suffered from this? Any advice?

Thanks,

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Ouch...yes I had this last year after twisting awkwardly whilst holding small runner in training..my granddaughter! The NHS exercises are great.. and I will, also, if you wish.. PM you a link I had for an exercise...it was one an awesome running friend on here sent me..I had my first decent night's sleep in weeks after using it..😊

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Oldfloss please could you pm me with the link too?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Debston

I will indeed. X

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JimafblackGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you - yes its the NHS exercises I'm doing and they are helping. The pain is mostly in my calf now - last week it was from my hip to my toes. I will try another session of chiropractor I think. But please send on the exercise also.

Jim

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Will do...

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