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The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
Have you considered that the stabbing nerve pain may be sciatica--especially if you sit a lot. When this happens to me, I do this psoas stretching version since I have standing balance issues:
To perform the table psoas stretch, follow these steps:
Positioning: Lie on your back on a stable table or bench.
Leg Placement: Allow one leg to hang over the edge of the table, letting it stretch downwards.
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Hold the Stretch: Keep the position for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing deeply.
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Repeat: Switch legs and repeat the stretch 2 to 3 times a day for best results.
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This stretch helps to lengthen and relieve tightness in the psoas muscle.
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@urusvati and @jeff97 , I've been doing both of your suggested exercises each day for over a month now and haven't had any awful shooting pain down my leg for several weeks. None at all, even after bending down to weed in the garden which had always made it much worse. I read recently that 80-90% of sciatic pain can be resolved with targeted exercises, and that proved to be the case with me. So thank you both so much for making life a bit easier.
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I think you're onto something. I did wonder about sciatica. Since getting Morton's Neuroma in the balls of my feet last year I'm still fairly active, but move much more slowly and carefully and that's caused tight calf muscles. Recently I've been doing calf muscle stretches, pulling the toes forward and holding, and it seems to help a bit.
I'll add your new more targeted stretch, thank you. I hadn't thought about tightness in other muscles too, but that makes sense.