PMR and sciatica returning

[kingharold11]

I have had PMR since May 2011 during that time I have had 2 serious bouts of sciatica. I have thought PMR has receded several times over the years but no.It only takes extra stress and back it comes in spades. what have they done to this website I had trouble finding my way around?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Stress leads to us tensing our muscles, tense back muscles easily go into spasm, and can pinch nerves, especially the sciatic nerve.

This site drives me up the wall - it is so user-unfriendly - can't say today has been any worse than usual though!

[HeronNS in reply to PMRpro]

This is infinitely better than a Yahoo group.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to HeronNS]

Yes, one look at a Yahoo group some years ago really put me off! I wasn't that desperate...

[Celtic PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Kingharold, I am in touch with a couple of people who have found that Bowen therapy has proved very successful for sciatica. I am a sufferer from time to time and woudn't hesitate to give Bowen a try if it returns.

I must be one of the lucky ones as I haven't had any problems with HealthUnlocked - famous last words.......!

[Doralouise77]

Are you sure it is sciatica? I was being treated for sciatica until I had an MRI that showed a large tear in the hip muscle, thanks to Prednisone probably and that it probably wouldn't heal until I get off the Pred or at least lower. The symptoms are very similar. I'm on 20 of Pred a day.