Question
For sciatic pain in multiple levels of lower spine how could injections benifit me also my surgion said no to this method of treatment due to the fact that ruptured disc and bulging disc both go into spinal canal. and i am only 28. my calf muscles also become rock hard after walking and stay that way streching muscles have not helped what can i do? i do take oxycodone and this does make it easyier to deal with as long as i do not try to push my activity. How can i up activity with out hurting myself. many questions.

Answer
Hi Jennifer and thanks for writing,

You really want to gently stretch the muscles to help them relax. I suggest the best way to do this is to go try Pilates; but do not go to a group session in a gym as that's not real Pilates and can do more harm then good, find a one-on-one Pilates instructor who can work with you and develop a gentle and safe exercise regime.

I hope this helps and I wish you all the best. i too have had chronic back/hip pain with occasional sciatica and have found Pilates to be the best method to relieve my pain. Try to find an instructor trained in Classic Pilates too as it's the best.

Margot