Riding While Having Sciatica Nerve Inflammation
Can anyone provide me any info or advice on riding my bike while having moderate sciatica nerve problems? Have had a couple of major train wrecks over the past few years with a horse and an auto accident which has left my back in a mess. I pinched my L5 (degenerative disc) (for the umpteenth time) several weeks ago and have been miserable with pain in the right hip and down the leg. Taking Aleve, ice packs, doing my stretches and core exercises, and on the inversion table every day and it still hurts! I have only ridden a couple of 8 milers in the past couple of weeks- the pain goes away and feels great while I ride and/or walk but within 30 minutes after sitting down the pain starts again. I am 62 years old, overweight and trying to get back in shape but this is definitely hampering a regular schedule of riding. Ride a Giant Sedona DX. Any suggestions appreciated.