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Good morning, @helenicola. I am very interested in your husband and his experiences with sciatica. I agree with your conclusions. I, too have had two back surgeries and now turn to my MFR therapist to keep me at reasonable levels of discomfort.

I also have a small rubber top like accessory which I lie on a couple of times a day. You may also be able to sit in a comfy chair and position it appropriately. Takes the pain away for a couple of hours. And I too, do not want any more surgeries or replacements. Because of my SFN (small fiber neuropathy), it is difficult to imagine adding post-surgery pain and rehab requirements. Sometimes surgery can set the rest of you back a bit. Another shared decision to be made with your clinicians and providers.

May you have contentment and ease in your day.
Chris

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Hi Chris, my husband developed sciatica after his 2nd back surgery. It was never that bad, just would show up randomly for a few minutes and disappear. He decided to see a P/T to try to get rid if it permanently and he feels it has improved but is not that big of a problem compared to the pain he was experiencing prior to his surgery. I’fe seen a John Barns- trained MFR therapist twice for my neck and hip; he is excellent and is the only one to have helped with my neck pain, I will see him at least once again but insurance doesn't cover it and it’s costly. I’ve also been doing some MFR exercises at home and am waiting for John Barns’ book which I ordered from Amazon; the science is very interesting. Stay well, Helen