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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Doesn't using crutches aggravate your TOS also? I had a heck of a time with my knee injury , I mostly hopped around instead of using the crutches.
[x-rayed it but didt show told me that is probably a disc bulge on my sciatic nerve]
So he is basically guessing at this point? 
If the sciatic keeps bothering , some PT or Chiro??
someone that might use LLLT (low level laser - aka cold or soft laser) might do wonders for you.
For both, now that it is some days later you could even alternate heat/cold to stimulate healing. Which is what laser, ultra sound, E stim or LED light therapy would do some of. |
yes I believe he is guessing based on past experience. It is getting slightly better each day. I did some research and it could also be the piriformis muscle pressing on the nerve. As soon as I can drive and walk I will be going to my pt and my acupunturist who uses the laser, hopefully monday or tuesday.The crutches didnt really hurt my TOS once I was shown the right way to use them but may have caused the sciatica. Ironically (and gratefully)my TOS pain has been minimal and I am wondering if it is because I have been laying around and also NOT doing my streches and strengthening exercises. When I go back to them I am going to try them one at a time to see if they are actually exacerbating my symptoms.
06-16-2012, 02:19 PM
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