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Running was actually the cause of my herniated disc. Well probably weakened over the years by slouching forward at the computer and not building a strong core.

Running was actually the cause of my herniated disc. Well probably weakened over the years by slouching forward at the computer and not building a strong core. But after recovering from one huge bout of back pain I started running again and a few days later I had sciatica and foot drop. I still have nerve damage. Doing the McKenzie back exercises every morning for the past five years is the reason I’m able to still function I think. I can’t say if the pain from sciatica caused by a disc herniation is the worst pain I will ever feel, but it would be hard to imagine worse.

mishaky 7y ago
my thoughts exactly. I recently re-injured my back with a muscle spasm caused by DDD and the PT tried cupping. this led to unimaginable nerve pain. I can't imagine worse pain than that
- matwood 7y ago
  I herniated a disc while playing basketball. The herniation didn't hurt my back, but pinched my sciatic nerve. This led to my left leg literally feeling like it was being cut off my body. I've torn my ACL and had appendicitis. The pain from those was not even in the same universe as the nerve pain.
  - ericb 7y ago
    I have sciatic issues--my leg feels either numb, or on fire when it acts up. I bought an inversion table. I get in it backwards and hang from the affected leg (the other I leave free) for about a 40 count. It brings me from pain to fine in usually a single session. Mind you, I don't have anything herniated and I think scoliosis is pinching the nerve in my case. I am not a doctor, and try this at your own risk. For me it is life changing. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/teeter-nxt-s-inversion-table-with-back-pain-relief-dvd-16teeuttrnxtsnvrsmec/16teeuttrnxtsnvrsmec https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/teeter-nxt-s-inversion-...
    - matwood 7y ago
      I received an injection in my back to get the initial pain under control and then let inflammation go down over time. To prevent further issues I stopped playing basketball and spend more time doing yoga, spin, strength training and jiu-jitsu. My doctor and I posited it was the impact from the running/jumping/cutting in basketball that led my initial problem.

mishaky 7y ago

my thoughts exactly. I recently re-injured my back with a muscle spasm caused by DDD and the PT tried cupping. this led to unimaginable nerve pain. I can't imagine worse pain than that

matwood 7y ago
I herniated a disc while playing basketball. The herniation didn't hurt my back, but pinched my sciatic nerve. This led to my left leg literally feeling like it was being cut off my body. I've torn my ACL and had appendicitis. The pain from those was not even in the same universe as the nerve pain.
- ericb 7y ago
  I have sciatic issues--my leg feels either numb, or on fire when it acts up. I bought an inversion table. I get in it backwards and hang from the affected leg (the other I leave free) for about a 40 count. It brings me from pain to fine in usually a single session. Mind you, I don't have anything herniated and I think scoliosis is pinching the nerve in my case. I am not a doctor, and try this at your own risk. For me it is life changing. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/teeter-nxt-s-inversion-table-with-back-pain-relief-dvd-16teeuttrnxtsnvrsmec/16teeuttrnxtsnvrsmec https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/teeter-nxt-s-inversion-...
  - matwood 7y ago
    I received an injection in my back to get the initial pain under control and then let inflammation go down over time. To prevent further issues I stopped playing basketball and spend more time doing yoga, spin, strength training and jiu-jitsu. My doctor and I posited it was the impact from the running/jumping/cutting in basketball that led my initial problem.