Suffering with sciatica

[FitFan25]

Hi all, I have been suffering with sciatica for about 4 months following a fall down the stairs. I am getting nowhere with the NHS so am slowly coming to the realisation I’m going to have to live with the pain. I have tried massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, ice pack, tens machine, walking (when I can), stretches given by a physio but the pain still persists. I refuse to depend on pain medication but I am starting to struggle mentally.

I have gone from being incredibly fit and active to barely being able to move around my flat. It feel like no one cares about my pain. It’s really affecting my quality of life.

Can anyone offer any other tips?

Thanks

[Madlegs1]

You seem to have tried any suggestions I would have offered.

Chiropractor and stretches sorted mine out-- after suffering for a decade.

Take enough painkillers to allow you to do the stretches, would be my mantra. Need to be NSAIDs.

Good luck.

Ps---- I would search on YouTube for stretches, such as Bob n Brad, etc.