Treatment Reviews:  Massage Therapy for Back Lower (Lumbar) Sciatica


Condition Treatment Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
Back Lower (Lumbar) Sciatica
Massage Therapy
3.5
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 Helped a lot
1 of 2 people found this helpful

I worked as a manager for a restaurant and was on my feet for ten to twelve hours at a time. I always felt fine at work -- the trouble would begin once I sat down after my shift ended. After a 30-minute commute home, for example, my lower back ...

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Treatment Combo:   Massage Therapy + Stretching Treatment + Proper Posture + Leg Elevation
Dates:  August 1, 2007 - April 30, 2009
Helpful?
 Healed
0 of 2 people found this helpful

Following a car accident I had severe lower back pain and sciatic problems. I spent close to a year in therapy, from chiropractic, to massage, to exercise, and even shots of novacane in my back. I was in traction for a while also. I am happy to say that today, ...

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Treatment Combo:   Pain Killers (Analgesic) + Strengthening + Ice + Chiropractic + Massage Therapy + Physical Therapy + Rest
Dates:  June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1994
Helpful?
  • jonturk
  • Male
  • 31 years old
  • 270 pounds
  • 6 Feet 2 Inches
 Helped a little

When I was first injured, I saw a chiropractor and massage therapist. They helped restore proper motion and some range of motion. My physician also gave me corticosteroids for inflammation, which did help some.

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Treatment Combo:   Walking + Ultrasound + Chiropractic + Massage Therapy + Stretching Treatment + Corticosteroids
Helpful?
 No change
one person found this not helpful

historic treatment description

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Ice + Massage Therapy + Hydrotherapy + Stretching Treatment + Heat Therapy
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  • tvbturk
  • Male
  • 2 years old
  • 6 Feet 2 Inches
 Helped a little

As i am still undergoing treatment this is not ready for comments.

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Treatment Combo:   Biking + Strengthening + Strapping + Massage Therapy + Physical Therapy + Muscle Relaxants + Exercise + Proper Posture
Helpful?
 Helped a lot

The pain was getting less with time passing by. The major factor is that the time was measured in years, not months or days.

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Treatment Combo:   Walking + Strengthening + Massage Therapy + Rest + Heat Therapy
Dates:  October 1, 1999 - September 23, 2009
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