Wellness

[maisiebrook]

I am a side sleeper and have been experiencing pain when I get up in the morning.  I tried one of the pillows designed to keep your leg elevated but returned it because I had a hard time keeping it in position.  Has anyone been successful using one of the pillows and if yes, can you recommend the brand?  TIA

[Kachina624]

@maisiebrook.  I use one of the pillows made to be held between the knees because my knee aches at night.  Doesn't help Sciatica. 

For Sciatica I stretch out the leg that hurts, point and toes hard away from me and hold it for 10 sec or so.  Then I stretch my toes (foot) back toward me very hard and hold I t to 10 seconds.  Do this lying in bed or sitting in a chair for as long as possible.  It helps me m.ore than anything else

[on the bay]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@maisiebrook.  I use one of the pillows made to be held between the knees because my knee aches at night.  Doesn't help Sciatica. 

For Sciatica I stretch out the leg that hurts, point and toes hard away from me and hold it for 10 sec or so.  Then I stretch my toes (foot) back toward me very hard and hold I t to 10 seconds.  Do this lying in bed or sitting in a chair for as long as possible.  It helps me m.ore than anything else

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@Kachina624,

I do that too! No one told me it just is instinctual somehow.

[Desertdi]

I can guarantee that @Kachina624 's exercise works.    She first posted that method several years ago, when I had an excruciating sciatic episode that had lasted for almost a YEAR.

I got immediate relief...and any time I feel the sciatica coming back...I do the "stretch".      It's been a lifesaver for me.    di

[cindyNC]

@Kachina624  Must have missed it the first time........thanks for sharing again. 

[bargainsgirl]

I also do the stretch described.  I also do   both knees to chest and hold till count of 10 and do a few times.  Also, slowly roll side to side, knees to chest.  Just be slow and gentle.  

[smoochy]

the pyriform stretch will help sciatic pain. Its a staple exercise in PT. Google it. Very easy to do 

[maisiebrook]

@Kachina624  Thanks for the tip.  I feel this will help!

[maisiebrook]

@smoochy  Thanks for the lead on the stretch exercises.  This will be easy to fit into my regular exercise routine.

[smoochy]

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@maisiebrook wrote:

@smoochy  Thanks for the lead on the stretch exercises.  This will be easy to fit into my regular exercise routine.

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youre welcome. It feels sooo good. Hope it helps