Anyone else struggling with sciatica at work?

[DLA]

I had sciatica last time but it's back with a vengance! Really has been intolerable lately. I have a desk job which I would normally consider myself lucky but I think sitting in an office chair may actually be worse for it ? I have a yoga mat in my office and have to do stretches literally every hour. The pain is so bad. Anyone have any suggestions? I can't go to a chiropractor because it's super expensive with my insurance ( although i pay just deal with the expense because I can't take much more!).

What stretch works the best at relieving pain? Literally feels like theres a knot or pinch in my ass and leg that no matter how much stretching I do, I can't stretch it out and relieve the pain!

 

[NIKKIA]

I would love to know some answers to this also,Ive been signed of sick for a week as its been so bad. I've been on the gym ball and swimming which seems to help a little. x

 

[WANBMUM]

I know exactly how you feel. I am unable to sit for 10 minutes without having to stand up and move about.
I spoke to my chiropractor and he gave me a pelvic support belt and it has definitely improved my pain, not solved but improved. you can order these online. he also recommended bringing the gym ball to work, I am not sure of bringing anymore attention to my self but if it keeps up I will have to.

 

[zorak]

Why not get one of the larger sized exercise balls and use that instead of your chair? One of the ladies in my office did that and swore it helped. I will be trying it in a few weeks.