Originally Posted by
jskash
I had to take my first day off my bike today since June. Seems I have developed a nasty case of sciatica. I have not been able to stand up straight since yesterday. Not much I can do except take the pain meds and wait for things to calm down. My doctor did give me some stretching exercises to do after I start to feel better.
Two things: Doing one yoga type stretch. Not even a stretch because I think its more of a "holding position" while lying flat on the ground with right leg bent, knee up, and foot planted just to the left of the left knee. Arms outstretched and flat on the ground as if you were Jesus being crucified on the cross.
Once in that position, tilt that right leg to the left and you will begin to feel the muscle react. The muscle is like the glutes area.
Second thing: I am going this Monday, Jan 22, 2018 to see a MD, but not a traditional, more holistic. Will let you know what happens. This was a referral. I called him and he asked a few questions; he seemed to know what's the problem.