Chooks Aloud Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hubby is suffering at the moment with sciatica. Several years ago I got a book from the library which told you which pressure points to press to relieve this. I can't find it there now. I can remember he had to lie face down and I had to press either his hand or his arm somewhere. It really hurt him and he moaned, but low and behold the next day he was pain free in his back. Does anyone know where I have to press? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm sorry I have no idea but a quick search on google came up with * this diagram *. Bear in mind that's just off the internet so unless you're confident that you recognise the spots that you tried before, I'd tread carefully (not on your poor OH, obviously) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've already spent ages on the net looking at various sites without much success - thought I'd try you clever lot; someone always comes up with something. Thanks anyway. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Is it shifting the bags of manure that did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Ssshhhh don't let him know that, I wont get anymore. No - he drives a lot so is in one position for a long time. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili pepper Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Haven't any advice I'm afraid but just to say that my Hubby suffered with sciatica a few years ago, we took him to an Osteopath in the end, expensive but worth it. Wishing your Hubby well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hi - my advice would be to buy a little tens machine from Boots. My mum had a slipped disc years ago & it is the only thing that can relieve her sciatica pain these days. It's not a cure, as the damage is done, but she swears by her tens. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 i had it really bad in my first pregnancy. i couldnt walk up stairs, i used to wake up in tears (and i am no wimp, i can put up with alot of pain) it was so bad and i had a few weeks off work while i waited for an appointment at the hospital. they were really good and it worked wonders. the pilates balls are really good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
