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Calf weakness from Siatica - unable to push up onto ball of foot

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callum42573
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I have had sciatica caused by a bulging disk now for around 4 months - the last 2 months of which have been accompanied by a weakness in my calf. I had one day of pure pain 2 months ago from a sciatica flare up, which left my entire right leg cramped and tight with pain - since then the pain has gone and once the muscles returned to normal.

However I've not been able to push myself onto the ball of my right foot (left is fine). The sharp pain is slightly there when sitting but it's the numbness and weakness that worries me.

I am fit and play football regularly. 2 months ago I could not push myself up at all, now i can push myself around an inch and hold myself up when lifting up with both legs. I've been doing stretches to loosen the calf muscle (pushing with both feet onto ball of foot and slowly coming down / feet hanging off end of stairs to stretch)

Any suggestions on how to improve?

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