Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
As a formerly practicing neurologist I am going to add one thing to this thread. Viz, while we have no idea what this poster even means by "sciatica," the most common cause, by a huge margin, of neurogenic pain running down the back of the leg is nerve root impingement by a protruding or herniated lumbar disc. Piriformis syndrome is relatively rare.
This ! Get a good diagnosis and then develop a plan with someone who has knowledge and experience.
Be very careful with any 'stretching' exercises... Either disk or piriformis issues ... The Sciatic nerve has a
Myelin Sheath, and you don;t want to damage that in ANY way...
lDisk injury, even slight can also be ... dramatic... ( I have been there, done that... not good, v-tough recovery - toughest...)
Get a good diagnosis, before doing anything, like 'stretching' (could cause greater injury) - I recommend starting with your 'Primary' - if they are aware of your lifestyle... IMO, I personally wouldn't start with surgeons or chiropractors...
Ride On
Yuri