Anyone suffer from Sciatica and is there anything that can help.

[StillWantingADog]

Hi

My dh (44, slightly overweight) suffers from sciatica from time to time, at least that's what he says it is - has never seen a doctor about it (he's quite resistant generally to seeing doctors, not wanting to waste their time).

He has a sedentary job (WFH) and usually with a bit of exercise it is relieves itself.
He's now been suffering with the latest bout for about a month, says it hurts in his bum and up and down the top of one of his legs. Is pretty grumpy though again exercise does help (at least for a few hours). He is resisting any doctor or other HCP visit as he thinks 'they won't be able to do anything'. I say that may well be but he needs to have that told directly to his face!

Just wondering if any Mnetters suffer from Sciatica and have had any help from a GP, or physio, or anyone else. He's obviously tried paracetamol and ibuprofen and neither has worked. My research tells me that stronger anti inflammatories are available on prescription that could be helpful.

For immediate relief : what I do for same problem

1. Lie on the floor without pillows ( on a gym mat) , flat on your back. Stay that way for 30 minutes , knees bent if necessary. Bring one knee then other towards chest. Slowly and gently.

2. Sometimes bringing one knee up and across to opposite side gives a good stretch. Do everything slowly and carefully.

3. Try to press your back to the floor while exhaling and while tightening tummy and butt muscles. Lift bottom slightly off of floor . Repeat in series of 3.
   Do this 1-2 times a day till pain goes away and/ or get a diagnosis.

Hope this helps!