Cycling with Sciatica
10-29-21 | 04:15 PM
#26
just another gosling
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Everett, WA
Bikes: CoMo Speedster 2003, Trek 5200, CAAD 9, Fred 2004
Sounds what I just went through. My pain started in the lower back, right side, and then progressed down as far as my knee along the back of my leg. I tried epidurals, PT (useless), but finally had surgery three weeks ago. Still recovering, but the surgery appears to have worked since the nerve pain is gone and only a little soreness near the incision remains.
If you want what my doctor called a "durable" solution, surgery appears to be the only option.
If you want what my doctor called a "durable" solution, surgery appears to be the only option.
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10-29-21 | 06:45 PM
#27
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Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Northeastern MA, USA
Bikes: Garmin/Tacx Bike Smart
That's exactly how mine went too, except mine went down into my instep. I could walk, but my right leg wasn't much use. I went to the doc, he wasn't much help. He might be a bit behind the times, as he said as long as I could walk, he wouldn't recommend surgery. So I researched stretching and exercise and did same, as explained above.. Also seems to be a durable solution.
