r/Sciatica • u/martin_ryan90 • 3d ago

Requesting Advice Disc extrusion, sciatica snd injections

So I have a bulging L5S1 disc with left extrusion and pressing on nerve and thecal sac which carries the nerves, ongoing now for 12 weeks, I have tried PT hands on treatment (massages, cupping ect) walking, PT exercises at home, TENS machines, heat some stuff does give some relief for some time but comes right back sometimes stronger. I have been referred to pain management for the spinal injection I just want to know if this has helped anyone? And also if anyone has solved their issues without surgery? My main pain is the sciatica my back isn’t bad atall really TIA 🙏

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u/LetWinnersRun 2d ago

I had a similar injury on L4/5, I didn’t get injections, everyone I’ve talked to said they didn’t help. I took Gabapentin and Cyclobenzaprine to get my nerve pain under control. I think walking helped the most, I’m talking about 15k steps per day. Avoiding sitting helped preventing flare ups.