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I have had sciatica for 30 odd years from a herniated disc pressing on a nerve, symptoms go from pins and needles in thigh to a frozen foot all in the right leg, can't feel the throttle pedal then.


What has worked for me are as follows,


1. alternate hot and cold applied to back for 15 to 20 mins each repeated for an hour or so.


2. In car a brace for the seat to support back including lumbar area.


3. Regular exercises to increase stomach and core muscle strength.


4. In the car for long journeys I have  a coolbox filled with frozen flexible gel packs which I put one behind me on my back and change to a new one every 2 hours.


The exercise has been the biggest help, you feel the benefit after 2 to 3 weeks of starting, the stronger muscles take the weight off the spine so it lasts longer before the symptoms return.


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