A question for you hip people about sciatic pain

hymerman

Hi All
I am a newby and initially my doctor thought I had sciatica but eventually it was re-diagnosed as OR of the right hip.
I went to the physio and was told to do exercises, but as I pay into a health scheme I also went to a chiropractor, who had a different view point. She recommended the application of a cold pack (bag of frozen peas)for twenty minutes every 2-3 hours this evidently reduces the muscle inflamation and only after a couple of weeks, when the pain had eased a bit, did she ask that I walk for 20 mins. I see her once a week when my leg is manipulated and ultrasound applied.
I am pleased to relate that things have improved in that I now sleep okay with no pain, I can now put my sock on, still with pain, but easing, and I manage without pain killers.
I have now purchased a freezer pack from the chiro for £5 as my wife objected to to her bags of peas being applied to my groin area!!!

barbara12

Hi hymerman
Thankyou, its kind of you to answere my post, and really good to know its not just me, I am down for my first Total hip replacement, but mu consultant needs to know if most of my pain is from the hip and not my back.
Quite complex really, but I am please to know you have improved, the pain is awful has you are well aware .
Thankyou again I will try the ice.
Sorry I didnt say welcome to the forum... its lovely to have you aboard
Barbara x

dreamdaisy

Sorry barbara12, I have been AWOL, which won't do will it? I hope you are continuing to feel better, that the hotness has gone and that things are not twanging too badly. I read somewhere that you have had a little trip out to the seaside - I hope you didn't over-do things on the fish 'n chips, ice-cream and candyfloss front. Wot, rock as well? :shock: DD

BoleynBlue

Hi Barbara,

I have sacrolitis of both hips and also have nerve pain which is more like electric shocks in the middle of my lower back and it is very very painful.

I wish you better soon x