Sciatica
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:15 am
I was up to week six and really enjoying the programme and really proud of myself having never been a runner. For the last 3 weeks I have been crippled with sciatica with shooting pains. This has been absolute agony with me on one occasion almost passing out in agony. I have tried everything from painkiller, TENS machine, physio and acupuncture. Gp now prescribed me amitriptyline which I really don't want to take. Only thing that really helped was acupuncture which I had this week but this lasted a couple of days with relief. Having this again next week.
My question is I feel this is due to my running. Has anyone had this and have you got any advice. Is it because I was running on pavement/road. I am going to get assessed properly for some trainers which suit my feet. Have to say I am nervous about running again!
My question is I feel this is due to my running. Has anyone had this and have you got any advice. Is it because I was running on pavement/road. I am going to get assessed properly for some trainers which suit my feet. Have to say I am nervous about running again!