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Sciatic issue and running

Werner1950
Werner1950 Posts: 38 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I would like to get into jogging.. but thus far I cannot, and I don't know if I ever will be able to. Walking fast is okay, but soon as I break into a jog, my back limits me. 12 years ago, I had a herniated disk.. never treated it, only used chiropractors and osteopaths. I have had chronic back pain since. And I have had a slightly numb left leg ever since.

I am working on back exercises to strengthen the back muscles, and doing weights carefully, and am beginning to lose weight. My question is, is there anyone here who has had a similar injury, and are you jogging today? I hope that one day I can jog without that nerve telling me I can't...

Ha! Just after I posted this, a big ad appears on the right, advertising back laser surgery... "we can help"!!
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