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Re: How to deal with extreme physical pain

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I am struggling with sciatica related to my SI joint right now. It's not nearly as excruciating as most of the other posts but it has rendered me unable to work at all. Am not able to sit for more than an hour before the pain is too much. Lying down is only slightly better. It's been quite some time since I have been able to get a good night's sleep without having to wake up with the pain buliding up slowly. More tha…

The only thing I actively did that coincided with getting better was that I started lifting weights. I had a shoulder injury at the time too, and just... tried to take a holistic and engaged approach to building my health. I don’t like to encourage people with back problems to do what I did because it just as easily could have gone south. All I knew was that when I did deadlifts or squats I would get this fleeting re…

This might be late but thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed response.

Re: How to deal with extreme physical pain

#362

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The only thing I actively did that coincided with getting better was that I started lifting weights. I had a shoulder injury at the time too, and just... tried to take a holistic and engaged approach to building my health. I don’t like to encourage people with back problems to do what I did because it just as easily could have gone south. All I knew was that when I did deadlifts or squats I would get this fleeting re…

This might be late but thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed response.

You’re very welcome - I really hope you find some relief and recovery. Stay curious and I’m sure you’ll find something that helps.
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