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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: 19reading87 on March 27, 2014, 02:16:06 PM
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if anybody knows of a gel which might work for the pain I'm getting.
Basically it's at the very bottom of my back at the left hand side, going through my bum cheek, hamstring, calf and toes. I've been to the doctor and they said I have a loose disc, pressing on a nerve nerve causing this.
I have a physio appointment booked but not till 30th April so was wondering if anybody new of creams/gels that I could apply the help the pain. I feel the need to constantly stretch my leg to ease the pain.
Cheers
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Kiensology tape
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Codeine and/or tramadol.
Be very careful with ibuprofen. Over time it will cause real stomach problems. Naproxin is a better anti-inflammatory.
Hopefully you can square it away with physio.
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what is sciatica,could it be that?
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what is sciatica,could it be that?
the sciatic nerve runs down the left leg into the foot.
It's probably a pinch in the lower back. Could be caused by a number of factors.
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Refelxology may help in the short term?
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Ideally I was looking at something I could get massaged into it which might help? Hence the gel or cream?
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I have a similar problem although mine comes and goes. My Physio appointment is 3rd July :(
I think you'll struggle cream wise as it sounds as though the disc might be pushing on the nerve and there's very little ointment wise that will have an effect unfortunately. Keep mobile as I find mine gets worse with rest
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I have a similar problem although mine comes and goes. My Physio appointment is 3rd July :(
I think you'll struggle cream wise as it sounds as though the disc might be pushing on the nerve and there's very little ointment wise that will have an effect unfortunately. Keep mobile as I find mine gets worse with rest
I've noticed that the pain sometimes gets unbearable whilst running or exercising
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Mine used to and I had to grin and bear it and found it did get better, however my pain didn't go down to my toe, just the hamstring.
It's not much fun having to crawl to the toilet in the night when it was at its worst. I couldn't even stand on it. Not as bad now since a year of visiting the chiropractor
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Bulging discs (not slipped) have been my life for about 3 years. In short, save for regular physio sessions there isn't much that can be done. Deep heat and painkillers help me get through games but these are short term fixes.
Physio told me that due to being relatively young, my discs are still 'supple' and are prone to moving around. I was told that it should sort itself out as the years go by. I haven't experienced anywhere near the levels of pain as i used to for about 6 months now. Though saying that I can feel it start to play up as i type this, sympathy pains.
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Had sciatica before, same symptoms and was absolute agony.
Did lots of stretching/back exercises.
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Codeine and/or tramadol.
Be very careful with ibuprofen. Over time it will cause real stomach problems. Naproxin is a better anti-inflammatory.
Hopefully you can square it away with physio.
Naproxin can cause tiredness and sickness so be careful if it's been prescribed.
Sounds like sciatica to me, I have it and have physio when needed. You're best of seeing what they say but stretching exercises is your best option in my opinion.
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I suffered from something similar last Summer which laid me up for most of last season...with 1 week in bed and agonising trips to the bathroom or anywhere.
I'm not a youngster any more (forty something...) but can tell you the long term solution.... a good physio who'll give you different core (mainly stomach and back) muscle strengthening exercises.. losing a fair amount of weight especially around the gut area but all over too via aerobic exercise (I bought an elliptical cross trainer for my flat as opposed to a gym membership) and lastly eating more sensibly (in my case smaller portions, healthier choices, earlier times and less sugar).
I know...it sounds bad but 3-10 months later I'm fitter, leaner, mentally healthier and looking forward to a great Summer of cricket and scoring a shed load of runs....
Oh and I haven't heard a squeak from my back or muscles/nerves since...
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Gotta be careful with this, it does sound like disc trouble, the only way you will know for sure,is with an MRI scan
I did my S1 disc years ago, only thing that got me moving,was a decent chiropractor.after talking to loads of people with similar
Not cheap, but I didn't want my disc removed,or any injections in my back, ,both of which,the hospital insisted upon doing.
Best thing is to keep moving, ,sitting is one of the worst things, ,I used to roll a tee shirt up,and put that under my lower back when sleeping, ,reverse press ups can help, ,and a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel on the lower back area used to ease the pain a bit when it got really bad, ,codeine used to make me throw up.
My physio at the hospital,told me that her husband was the England physio,and most of his work,revolved around back issues
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Naproxin can cause tiredness and sickness so be careful if it's been prescribed.
Sounds like sciatica to me, I have it and have physio when needed. You're best of seeing what they say but stretching exercises is your best option in my opinion.
A fair point re-Naproxin. I mentioned it as it is part of the modern anti-inflammatories and doesn't give the horrid long term effects of votlarol (diclofenic sodium) or ibuprofen.
I take Naproxin but have not had those effects, however we are all different.
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Lots of good advice on here.
Sounds like sciatica.
Physio is best.
Sadly no short term fix. Discs don't pop in and out but rupture and extrude a gel with the consistency of a haribo chew, which then takes weeks and months to be remodelled by inflammatory cells into something more like its pre-morbid anatomical shape.
In order of strength- ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
Similar anticipated order of worsening gastric side effects including gastritis and ulcers.
Actually heartwise, naproxen is safer than the weaker diclofenac though I don't suppose you'll be wanting to use any of these for too long and you're not likely to have ischaemic heart disease either. There are also kidney effects to take into account.
Take all of the above with food, don't exceed normal doses and if taken with paracetamol they work synergistically to the extent you actually need less nurofen/ diclo/ naproxen for the same effect.
Codeine and tramadol have their place but their own problems.
If you are using something long term for nerve pain talk to your dr about Lyrica.
But none of this substitute for physio.
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Lots of good advice on here.
Sounds like sciatica.
Physio is best.
Sadly no short term fix. Discs don't pop in and out but rupture and extrude a gel with the consistency of a haribo chew, which then takes weeks and months to be remodelled by inflammatory cells into something more like its pre-morbid anatomical shape.
In order of strength- ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
Similar anticipated order of worsening gastric side effects including gastritis and ulcers.
Actually heartwise, naproxen is safer than the weaker diclofenac though I don't suppose you'll be wanting to use any of these for too long and you're not likely to have ischaemic heart disease either. There are also kidney effects to take into account.
Take all of the above with food, don't exceed normal doses and if taken with paracetamol they work synergistically to the extent you actually need less nurofen/ diclo/ naproxen for the same effect.
Codeine and tramadol have their place but their own problems.
If you are using something long term for nerve pain talk to your dr about Lyrica.
But none of this substitute for physio.
As a sufferer of 2 slipped discs. Totally agree with this post...
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I advice you not to strain much and take extreme caution. Take it easy until your PT. Sciatic can be very painful and uncomfortable and I don't think any gel or pain killer would be that effective.
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That appointment is a long way, can you ring them to check for cancellations or go private.
I have found alcohol to be a good friend in the past but probably not a very good idea if you are taking all those pills.
All I can say mate is listen to your body, if you can't move a certain way then don't.
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Seven years ago I did irretreivable damage to the disc between l4-l5 &l5-s1 which eventually resulted in a fusion. Whilst waiting for the op I found that better than any medication (and I'd been put on a lot of it!) was a simple £15 tens machine. This mixes up the nerve signals to the brain so its not received by the brain as pain.
Be very carefull though as this is only to reduce the pain and is in no way a cure or therapy meaning no heavy lifting, carrying and playing sport. only over a period of time will the disc repair and this is usually around 6-8 weeks. If after this time youre still experiencing the same pain then there may be more serious treatment required.
Take it easy fella!!!