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   Dave
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   I have had intense sciatic pain off on on since early February 2011. I had this condition in 2002 for a little over 2 months. I went to my regular doctor and he gave me cortisone and pain killers. The pain went away for 10 days but then returned. In late April 2011 I took the matter to a chiropractor. He took xrays and showed them to me. He claims its the L-5 vertebrae pinching on the nerve. He then put me on a table that supposedly stretches out my spine to relieve the pressure.

   I have had three sessions with this table and feel if anything worse. What should I do or is it too early? Should I stay with treatments? I was hoping for at least a little relief but am not getting it.

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   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Dr. Chris
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   Hi Dave,

   I hope Jesse doesn't mind me trying to help.

   I'm a chiropractor and Active Release Technique provider. Being a chiropractor, I've been aware of the limitations of certain chiropractic treatments. Historically, we tell people that their "sciatic nerve pain" is coming from their low back. This is the vast MINORITY of cases.

   My recommendation is to google "Active Release Technique" and Find a Provider. You can type in your zip code and bring up the closest practitioner to you. Most sciatic nerve pain actually comes from the butt, not the low back. It can also get stuck at the hamstring.

   Email me if I can help in any way.

   Dr. Chris

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Casey
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   Hello,

   I am 31 years old and have had back problems ever since I was in my early twenties. At the moment, I have degenerative disc disease in my L4-L5 and L5-S1 with a small tear in the L5-S1. In my early twenties, I went to a chiropractor and it took about 8 weeks and finally I had relief. This time, I've had physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and now chiropractic care. I've been in severe pain since Nov. The chiropractor has been giving me adjustments for almost a month now and since this last adjustment Friday, I've noticed that my shift is almost corrected and the pain has lessened some. I have another appt. with my neurosurgion on May 27th and I'm hoping for some more relief before my actual surgery because I just don't want to go there. I know of some people that had relief after only a few visits and heard of others that took up to six months or so, but I believe that it will help eventually. I think you should give it a little more time. Good luck with everything and I hope you are eventually pain free.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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