...my sciatic nerve just didn't like the last 2 km perhaps I should have waited some more days

ouch

hopefully you enjoyed some of it??

yeah, I enjoyed it a lot, the nerve basically started hurting a tiny bit on the last 2 km, it mostly hurts now that I'm done

I'll take a hot bath, the sciatic nerve needs warmth, right? never had that problem untul last week, so I'm not sure

ouch!

ouvhir zz;9

ouchie

try a heating pad too

spliff and a beer?

been having some of that same thingy going on recently...for me, I must be sure to stretch out the muscles.

not sure exactly why that helps but it does, for me.

you're right, streching helps, also longterm

heating pad, good idea, unfortunately I don't have one

spliff...sounds good I'll just stick with a beer though

ibuprofen is useful when anything is inflamed.

good idea, thanks

I recommend the Piriformis Stretch

Some info on Piriformis Syndrome

This is something that can cause sciatica, but is not the only cause of sciatica, there are still other factors

But this may be the culprit! I urge you to invest a few minutes and check it out!

thanks for that info, MFV! Will give that a read.

Hey, no prob! Make sure to stretch, stay limber! No sprains, strains, cramps or spasms, ya hear!?!?

Also, no trains, planes or automobiles. Run proud, run strong.

thanks a lot, David, this really looks like it might be the problem, according to those descriptions

Yes! careful stretching is the best thing for back problems. Hope you feel better soon!

thanks! I'll get myself some rest now and get ready to "enjoy" a sunday at university tomorrow...

have a good night!

g'nite Julian

good night and good luck tomorrow!

icy/hot patches. i use them for my back in place of a heating pad. you have something like that at your local drugstore??

You're welcome! Icy/Hot is definitely a good idea in this kinda situation, an acute flare-up. But I must encourage in the future to ....

... prevent the issue. Tension prevention! Don't let all your tissues pull against each other. That's how buildings collapse.