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Sciatica Issue
I have sciatica issue since October 2019. Doing exercises for the same but also facing issue of muscle cramps in my legs especially the calf area and inner thighs.
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If it's sciatica, than firstly u need to perform specific exercises not all back exercises, also initially with less repetitions and hold, gradually increase the same. Also u need to do some changes in your sitting and working environment to maintain good posture, specific exercises will help you for sure. Hot water b4 exercises.
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As your suffering from sciatica it's better to go physio
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As you mentioned that you are suffering from sciatica from long time, l need to know about exact location of pain, about the intensity and duration also... what's your occupation?...Is there any history of injury to the lower back?. .
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Do you have any scan related to the problem area?..If you have,then plz share it,so that I can guide you...
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Hello
Gentle man
As you mentioned you have sciatica pain since a long time
I would like to know more about your pain type,duration,exact area of pain ,intensity of pain.
If you have long sitting hours during the day time ,you need to correct your office chair and posture.
I would like to know your profession also.
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consult your physiotherapist and elaborate properly.
There are so many manual techniques to get rid from sciatica pain.
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Try to avoid slouch posture sitting and heavy weight lifting.
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Watch this video to understand the cause of sciatica and some easy exercises that you can practice at home.
https://youtu.be/rvoi_fgzz2q
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For expert opinion Consult online or offline
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Stretching the sciatic nerve gives instant relief. Consult a manual therapist. Good luck.
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Hello dear
Thanks for reaching out.
I understand you possibly have a lower back pain issue with pain going in the leg/s and get repeated crams alongside.
You seems to be slim built looking at your demographics.
Now, just to clarify sciatica is a very vague term from medical point of view.
I need more information on it:
1. Duration of symptoms
2. Where is the pain and how does it increase or decrease
3. Do you get any burning, tingling or any abnormal sensations in the legs
4. Do you have neck pain or pain in other joints as well
5. Do you get additional symptoms like hair loss, acidity, poor memory and fatigue, burning during urination, reddening of eyes etc
6. Have you had any blood tests or xray/mri ? If yes, i need to see them.
For the time being i can only say that sciatica is a rather vague diagnosis and does not cause cramping directly. You need to provide a more elaborate description and need to be screened for vitamin deficiencies and rheumatological disorders if need be
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Dr Vipin Gupta
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Avoid forward bending and lifting any heavy weights. If you have to lift anything from the ground bend your knees, lower your body and then pick it up, not by bending your spine
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Dr. Ahmed Khan (PT)
Physiotherapist
2 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello,As a responisble physiotherapist, I can understand you are facing radiating pain through your leg,if you are doing exercise yourself it can create more complications over the time,only physiotherapist can help you by his/her manual therapy,,More you will do exercise more you will get pain,There are many exercise for hip joint that therapist can perform..
Dont do it yourself
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Dont lift Weight
No sport
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