I have a pain in my left leg that comes when i walk, it comes from my buttock through the left leg, i exercise?
i exercise everyday but the pain just come when walking or running outdoor, it doesn’t bother me when i do the eliptical or bridges. Do you think a nerve is pinching? or something else, I am adidcted to the exercises and i cannot walk fast anymore.
When you walk do you walk on your heels? If you do you could have an issue with you Sciatic nerve.
If this is the problem you may have what is called Sciatica. Below are a few ways to treat it. If it seems to work go see your doctor because there are other treatments out there for it.
How is it treated?
In many cases, sciatica will improve and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help relieve pain by:
* Avoiding sitting (unless it is more comfortable than standing).
* Alternating lying down with short walks. Increase your walking distance as you are able to without pain.
* Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve).
Using a heating pad on a low or medium setting, or a warm shower, for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. There is not strong evidence that either heat or ice will help, but you can try them to see if they help you.
March 9th, 2010 at 5:58 am
When you walk do you walk on your heels? If you do you could have an issue with you Sciatic nerve.
If this is the problem you may have what is called Sciatica. Below are a few ways to treat it. If it seems to work go see your doctor because there are other treatments out there for it.
How is it treated?
In many cases, sciatica will improve and go away with time. Initial treatment usually focuses on medicines and exercises to relieve pain. You can help relieve pain by:
* Avoiding sitting (unless it is more comfortable than standing).
* Alternating lying down with short walks. Increase your walking distance as you are able to without pain.
* Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve).
Using a heating pad on a low or medium setting, or a warm shower, for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. You can also try an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. There is not strong evidence that either heat or ice will help, but you can try them to see if they help you.
References :
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/sciatica-topic-overview
March 9th, 2010 at 6:45 am
You said you’re addicted to exercise. How addicted are you?
Are you exercising say 2-3 hours a day, 7 times a week?
If that’s so, then you’ve the so called overuse injury to your muscles. This is the effect of repeated impact and pressure you exert unto the same muscle groups over a period of time, which brings soreness and pain.
See the details of the overuse injury here: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/exercise-injuries.html
Reduce the exercise frequency and duration to 1hr per session, 3-4 times per week. I think the pain will just go away.
Try it.
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