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6. Oct Horoscopes 8, Tortilla review 10. Gas Girls

14. Bristol cancer charity 16. Your garden 19. Amazon delivery 22. Puzzles 24, Home Improvments 29. Some of the most painful The team EDITOR Michael Davies WEB DESIGNER Matthew Clarke ACCOUNTS Lisa Davies PROOF READER Elisabeth Davies

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Welcome to this months edition. Wow October already. Where has the year gone, seems like the years go faster and faster the older you get doesn’t it? feels like only a few days ago we were talking about the kids going back to school and the problems it may bring...

Now we are thinking what sort of mess has been created as we head to half term and the government suggestion of not going away for the autumn school holidays. I really do feel for the university students that have been sold the dream of partying all night and endless campus lectures they were so looking forward to as they head in to fresher week. I think they should all get a refund, or at least been told the whole story before the local universities took their cash and put them in some kind of lockdown. As for those that seemed to have had mass dorm parties shame on you we are all in this together for the long haul so suck it up, a time to party will happen-and what a party it will be when its all over!!

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On a happier note as of the 1st October its only 85 days to Christmas. I wonder how we will celebrate this year as most of the usual events that mark this occasion are closed and the pub will be closed at 10pm. Maybe we should have social distant street parities.

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PM Johnson confirms major blow for football fans!

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that football fans will not return from October 1 after announcing new lockdown measures in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It had been hoped that fans could return to limited-capacity football stadiums from the start of next month.

With grounds having around 25 to 33% of its capacity being filled. However, tighter restrictions due to a spike in Covid-19 cases have resulted in those plans being pushed back - potentially by six months.

That would mean matches continuing to be played behind closed doors until March, at least, unless "significant progress" is made.

"On reopening sporting events, we will not be able to do this from 1 October, "Boris Johnson told the House of Commons.“We will have to extend the 'rule of six' to all adult indoor team sports. "Unless we make significant progress, these restrictions will be in place for six months."

The Football Supporters Association have written to the government urging them to rethink the approach to letting fans in. Arguing that pilots which allowed fans into matches have been a success and shown that crowds can comply with social distancing measures put in place, FSA CEO Kevin Miles said the financial consequences of not allowing fans in could be devastating to clubs that mean so much to communities.

A combination of revenue at the ground and government support is urgently needed to keep clubs going. “The Government has to listen to fans and football clubs on this one.”

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OCTOBER HOROSCOPES Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Cancer June 21 - July 22 Things that have felt held up, should begin to move more freely soon. This could be projects or new ideas, that have been on your mind for a while. Relationships are also highlighted at this time from family, friendships and romance Communication is a very valid key in this area, with listening, and how and what you say.

Keywords things releasing, relationships and communication Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Any obstacles, and hold-ups should begin to diminish soon. It may help if you do some clearing, maybe in your home, and also allow some time for yourself, to allow relaxation and new ideas to come through.

Try not to overthink things, and give yourself the chance to find the balance that will keep you in great form.

Keywords. You time, clearing and balance.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 This may be a good time to look around your home and see what needs to be changed.

If you have had ideas and have never got round to them, maybe now would be a good time to do so. You may also find other projects that you have put off are coming to mind, try not to take everything all in one go.

Maybe sit quiet and go with your intuition as where to start first.

Keywords. Home, projects and intuition.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Communication is highlighted for you at this time. Be aware of others needs and sensitivities, as sometimes you can let words come out that are better held back.

It may also pay to be a little more flexible in certain situations, there is a strength in being flexible and sensitive.

If you find this hard to do, you it as something you can learn from.

Keywords. Communication, sensitivity and learning.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Although you have not been in the best frame of mind recently, which is understandable with strange present circumstances, as well as looking after you, be aware of others needs and try to be more sensitive when necessary. Hopefully, you will now be feeling a little more optimistic and resuming some things that were on hold . This could be a time to look round and start to sort a few things out, I kind of Autumn Spring clean.

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This could be a good time to do an autumn cleaning, whether it be physically or emotionally. Try and be aware of your intuition as this is high lighted for you at this time, instead of ploughing on just because something is what you would like.

Intuition is there as a very helpful thing as long as we actually listen to it.

Keywords. Autumn clearing And intuition Leo July 23 - Aug 22 You may have felt reluctant to change things, and you may find now, that you are feeling restless, and it may now be time to look for new ideas and inspirations.

Some of the ideas you have had recently maybe worth looking at to bring into fruition.

Keywords inspiration and opportunities.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may find you have a moment of illumination, with a great idea. Try not to let people put you down, and to be aware of your own inner strength, and your capabilities.

Balance and looking after you, are important at this time.You may already be considering buying things for Christmas, Keywords. Looking after yourself Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You may be feeling things are being held up, and there are obstacles stopping you from moving forward to achieve your goals.

Try not to let things stress you out, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments to bring back some calm and balance.This should help you to avoid missing opportunities or new ideas.

Keywords balance, calm, opportunities.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 There seems to be a few opportunities to get together with some people in small gatherings. You may find this will give you information, And ideas for either business or hobbies. This could be a good time for studying or research.

Keywords gathering information, Study.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This seems to be a very good time to work with your intuition. Things that are bothering you at the moment, are likely to ease over the next few weeks, especially if you are working with your intuition.

Keywords intuition, relationships and House and Home Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 It may be an idea to step back and look at a situation, or just things in general, and see what needs to be changed.It may mean doing a clearing physically or emotionally, this will be good and allow new things, ideas to come into your life. Communication is highlighted at this time.

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If you ever find yourself wondering around the Mall Cribbs Causeway, shopping for lights as I did one Friday evening. Then you’ll want to eat something to keep up your energy levels and stop you potentially going insane with boredom or murdering your other half for making you do it in the first place. Well fear not because in the Mall there is an abundance of food venues to choose from. My favourite however is ‘Tortilla’. A Californian take on a Mexican classic, the Taco.

Serving up delicious morsels of fresh and tasty bites of Californian sunshine. Their menu is quite extensive, offering dishes such as nachos, burritos, tacos and salads. It’s been there a little while so things must be going well? Despite the Covid situation it has held on to the tassels of its sombrero like a Mexican bandit holding on to a money train!

Walking in, the instant impression you get is that this place is the Subway Sandwiches of the Taco world. It’s long deli style counter bulging with different taco and burrito fillings.

We where greeted with a warm and friendly smile from the guy behind the counter who took our order.

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I had the trio of tacos with pulled pork, cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

The ball and chain had the Burrito with rice, beans, cheese and salsa. The place was virtually empty with no atmosphere. A real shame as it has great potential to be a really fun place to go with friends.

Tacos are messy things to eat. You just have to grab them and get on with it. That’s what I did. Like an excited toddler in a high chair I tucked in and enjoyed every bite they were delicious. The flavours worked, they where fresh and vibrant and very moorish. All three demolished in quick succession. According to my shadow the burrito was good too. All in all this is a great little place. Good food, friendly service and quick on delivery. The only thing that lets it down is the atmosphere. Get that sorted and they’ve cracked it.

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Gas Girls’ Launch Special Edition Away Kit With Bristol Pride The 'Gas Girls' are delighted to launch a special edition away kit in partnership with Bristol Pride. The brand-new special edition kit will made its debut on Sunday the 20th September in the Women's FA Cup Preliminary Round away to Chipping Sodbury Ladies.

Bristol Pride is a registered charity organised by volunteers from the community who work all year round to challenge homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and promote equality and diversity, for all, through various events, school visits and consultation services. The Bristol Pride Festival also attracts close to 40,000 people every year.

The ‘Gas Girls’ recently received ‘The Best Football Community Development Initiative’ award at this year’s FA Women’s Football Awards and the club is continuing to establish key partnerships within the City in an attempt to promote community cohesion and inclusion.

Bristol Rovers Women’s and Bristol Rovers Community Trust are also excited to be working alongside Bristol Pride to organise future events and help bring the community together to celebrate, create understanding, opportunities for engagement and to tackle discrimination.

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Club Secretary and Marketing Manager, Matthew Davies, said: "I am absolutely delighted to establish this partnership with such an inspiring organisation and charity like Bristol Pride. We've been in discussion with the team at Bristol Pride for a number of months and it was very clear that we all share the same community values and strive to challenge homophobia of any kind in society. To donate the front of this shirt to Bristol Pride and to be able to wear their brand is a huge honour and we're really excited by what we're able to achieve by working together in the future. I'd also like to thank Bob Seymour from Ahimsa Yoga Bristol who helped us the launch of the kit and shares our values as a club."

Festival Director at Bristol Pride, added: "We were so excited when Matt got in touch. Sport reaches and connects with so many people of all ages, races, sexes genders and everything in-between. Homophobia is a big problem in sport and this is a very clear message. We wish them all the best with the season ahead and can’t wait to wear the shirts with pride."

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HealthHubble is a new online resource for the UK health and wellness industry that aims to connect users with a wide range of providers. Founded by the Bristol-based medical expert Dr. Jacqualine Seckley and serial entrepreneur Steve Crowe, HealthHubble is the first website of its kind.

HealthHubble is different to all other search engines. Users can either search by geographical location, medical specialism, or they can simply type their problem into the search box. For example, users can type ‘back pain’, and HealthHubble will give several suggestions to consider, such as physiotherapists, chiropractor, or a relevant expert article; all to help relieve and improve the user's symptoms. In today’s everchanging healthcare environment, HealthHubble is a trustworthy, reliable, an d easily accessible one-stop-shop with 27 categories containing over 10,000 listings.

“ Now, more than ever, people in the UK need healthcare and wellness services at their fingertips. HealthHubble went live early, before its official launch date in response to the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent need for healthcare and wellness services from the safety of our homes.

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Now we have expanded the listings to encompass all types of services, with more being added each week” Dr. Jacqualine Seckley

The main objective of HealthHubble at this stage is to empower the users to be able to find and communicate with providers of healthcare services near to where they live or work or to link them to virtual, video, telephone or mobile app services and consultations throughout the UK. In the coming months HealthHubble will continue to evolve, enabling users to benefit from their wellresearched articles and check out reviews.

The article section is set to become a valuable online resource, currently with 44 articles written by experts from a range of health and wellness specialities, including dentistry, physiotherapy, osteopathy, psychologists, and NHS doctors.

“HealthHubble has been my vision for almost ten years now. I genuinely believe that with HealthHubble we can help others and expand our own knowledge and to help ourselves in with our own health and wellness journeys. We aim to inform and inspire people to live healthier lives” Dr. Jacqualine Seckley

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Bristol cancer charity announces proposed restructure

Bristol cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has announced a proposed restructure in an effort to protect front-line services in response to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and income generation.

Penny Brohn UK Commercial Director, Andrew Hufford, discusses the proposed restructure at the charity.

Penny Brohn UK is currently facing the biggest challenge in its history. The coronavirus outbreak has had a devastating impact across the charity sector, and will continue to have a long-term impact on so many charities’ ability to raise money and provide services.

It is essential that we make significant changes to the way we operate in order to protect our front-line services and ensure that we are still here for people living with cancer who need us now and in the future.

It is because of this that we have begun this consultation with our staff teams, as we look to ensure that the organisation continues to maximise support to cancer patients on lower levels of income.

Penny Brohn UK has been supporting the holistic needs of people with cancer for 40 years. The charity moved its support for cancer patients online in April. We will continue to develop these services to meet the needs of cancer patients now and in the future. It is very unlikely that the Penny Brohn At Penny Brohn, we are facing an income UK National Centre in Ham Green, near shortfall of over £750,000 this year and will have to reduce our cost base accordingly. For Bristol will be able to welcome back cancer a charity that needs to raise around £2.5 mil- patients for face-to-face services until 2021. lion each and every year, this is a devastating blow. It is clear that the impact of coronavirus Andrew Hufford, Commercial Director of Penny Brohn UK said: “It was a heart-breakon fundraising is set to continue. We cannot ing decision to start the change consultation afford to think only in the short term. with staff. We planned great things for our The charity has been severely hit by the loss 40th year. However the reality is that we will have to operate with, potentially, much less of income from its primary funder plus staff to ensure we protect direct services for cancellation of all its public fundraising events. In March we furloughed approximately people with cancer.

80% of staff.

Every single member of staff at Penny Brohn UK is dedicated to making sure anyone with In July the charity launched a change programme directly in response to the immediate cancer and their families get the support they need. Which is why it is very difficult to lose impact of coronavirus on its fundraising and people who have worked so hard and shown trading arms. At that time, we informed our such team spirit – especially over the past few staff that we would need to make an challenging months. But the sad reality is that organisational restructure to survive the cu this change cannot be avoided. rrent crisis as well as for our medium and long-term sustainability.

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Events of the last few months have shown that even though people with cancer need support more than ever from charities like Penny Brohn UK; the ability to raise the money to provide these services is much more challenging.

Alongside excellent medical treatment, people need more than medicine to cope with the emotional and psychological impact of cancer.

It is therefore essential that we refocus our limited resources into providing holistic support that is accessible to anyone who needs it now, and at the same time put ourselves in the best position to seek out opportunities to grow back stronger than ever.

It is a difficult time for everyone at Penny Brohn UK but we know that cancer is not stopping for coronavirus and we can’t either.

As lockdown eases and we settle into our ‘new normal’, for anyone facing the terrifying reality of cancer diagnosis and treatment, this pandemic is one more huge obstacle for them on an already incredibly difficult path. It is our responsibility as a charity to change so that we can ensure we are still here for them.

The charity owns the former Ham Green Hospital and its grounds and will focus on raising funds through hospitality and conference bookings until such time it can be reopened safely for cancer patients.

The organisation’s story began in 1979 when founder, Penny Brohn, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Penny, who grew up in Bristol, knew that she needed more than medicine when she received her diagnosis and she embraced a holistic approach to cancer care and support.

With her close friend Pat Pilkington, they set up the Bristol Cancer Help Centre to care for the “mind, body, spirit and emotions” of people with cancer. Penny Brohn died in 1999 and the charity moved into Ham Green in 2006 and rebranded to bear her name. HRH Prince Charles is the patron.

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Your Garden In October

Autumn is officially here! October, in all its glory, gives us a wonderful display of colours. The trees are beginning to lose their leaves in abundance as they become dormant for winter, telling us that the change of season is in full swing.

The days are much shorter and cooler and we can feel autumn chill in the air. Although trees are the stars of the month, October is time to think about how the garden will look when it wakes from hibernation.

There are plants to be cut back and left tidy for the winter, shrubs to be planted or moved, summer plants to be removed and replaced with winter hardy bedding, bulbs to be strategically placed in borders and the lawn to be fed and given its final mow October may bring with it the beginning of quiet times for the garden – but not for the gardener.

TIDY PERENNIALS Perennials are not difficult plants to care for, but trimming them after flowering finishes in autumn helps to improve their appearance and give a boost to next year’s flowering. Using a knife, shears or secateurs, cut stems close to the ‘crown’ or dormant base of the plant.

Any crowded clumps of perennials can also be lifted, divided and replanted. Take the opportunity to remove weeds as you prune before applying a light mulch to protect from any hard frost.

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PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS October is the ideal month to plant trees and shrubs. Although the container grown plants can be planted at any time of the year they are easier to care for if planted in the autumn or winter.

The ground is damp and still warm which gives the perfect conditions to allow roots to become established before winter sets in.

PLANT AUTUMN BEDDING Any remaining summer bedding will be looking very tired by now and is best cleared and replaced for a fresher display. Autumn bedding such as pansy and primrose will give an instant lift to the garden and they look great planted between the shrubs in the border. Myositis, which produces masses of small flowers with the little white eyes and Sweet William, which provides a colourful carpet of flowers from spring through summer are both ideal for over wintering if planted now.

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WHY SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM? Conifers are hardy evergreen trees and shrubs that suit any garden. They come in a huge range of shape and sizes and textures and the colour can be anything from yellow or light green through to dark green and blue. Easy to care for and long lasting, conifers are the ideal choice for any gardener looking for a low maintenance but high impact plant.

HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM? Dwarf conifers are good for containers and larger shrubs and trees make good hedging or garden features. They are happy in any soil in the sun or shade.

Newly planted conifers will need watering until established.. After flowering, sheer back dead flower stems to keep the plant looking full.

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Amazon parcels could be delivered by selfdriving delivery boxes

Bristolians could soon see their Amazon parcels delivered by a small self-driven vehicle.

The online giant is hiring a team of engineers to develop its Amazon Scout vehicles for use in Bristol and throughout the UK following the growth in online shopping.

The Scout rolls along the pavement at walking pace before delivering to a customer's door.

It has been developed with a camera and sensor to help it navigate around pedestrians, pets and obstacles such as bins and sign posts.

"Our investment in this new Amazon Scout team in the UK, which will consist of dozens of engineers, is driven by our partnership with the Cambridge community and made possible by the talented people who live here," the company said.

The technology is already being tested out in small areas in the States, including the area just outside Amazon's headquarters in Washington state.

Last week, Amazon said it would create 7,000 jobs by the end of the year, taking its permanent UK workforce to more than 40,000 people.

Engineers in the UK will be working with the Amazon Scout research lab in Seattle to develop the software.

But thousands of jobs have been lost in the retail sector since March, as non-essential shops were forced to close during lockdown and many turned to online shopping.

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The best bit about this giant double chocolate and pecan cookie is that you cook it in the pan you make it in!

Ingredients 150g unsalted butter 160g light brown soft sugar 1 free range egg ½ tsp vanilla extract 230g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 40g pecans, roughly chopped 50g Irresistible white chocolate, chopped into small chunks 50g milk chocolate, chopped into small chunks Clotted cream vanilla ice cream, to serve

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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 2. Melt the butter in an ovenproof pan, 23cm across, over a medium heat 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.

4. Allow to cool slightly 5. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract together 6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and chopped pecans 7. Pour the egg mixture into the sugar and butter, in the pan, and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined 8. Stir in the flour and nut mixture until you have a smooth dough 9. Press the dough down with your hands to cover the base of the pan evenly 10. Scatter over the chocolate chunks and push them into the dough 11. Bake for 25 mins or until the cookie is starting to turn golden 12. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm in the pan with a scoop of ice cream

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Laminate is attractive for a few reasons. It is just a good tight floor that requires minimal maintenance. Laminate flooring is normally durable and in comparison with other types of flooring not costly. If you're following theses steps carefully, it is possible to setup any flooring straight away on your own. A fairly nice activity job for two individuals to undertake.

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- Laminate - Underfloor + joining tape - Skirtings - Mitre Saw / Jig Saw - Tapeline - Hammer - Spacers - Pencil - Square Step 1 Prepare everything you have obtained for the project to start out. The ground where one must place the laminate ought to be completely flat and free of dirt and dust.

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Step 3 Now you can begin at one corner, between the walls and the laminate place spacers an 8mm apart around the room between the wall and the laminate. This help the laminate to expand against the wall in hot and cold climates. First, place a whole sheet of flooring. After that you can work the room. Hold the plank in a angle of about forty-five degrees and tap the boards together using a rubber hammer and off cut of laminate to ensure you don’t ruin the tung or grove of the next board. I recommend using a dremel tool to cut out spaces under skirting that is surrounding doors to get a seamless finish if your leaving the original skirting in place Step 4 When the laminate is completed , you may start the skirting to hide the 8mm. You can find a variety of skirting for sale at places like B and Q. The simplest to use is the bull nosed variety. This can be a good choice seeing as there are absolutely no fancy edges to cut. Cut the skirting boards inside a corner with a miter saw at forty-five degrees. This way you will get good, tight edges.

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Some of the most painful health conditions most common signs of a heart attack people can suffer with The are : The NHS has revealed some of the most painful health conditions people can suffer from. The list has a number of illnesses which can be so insufferable they can prevent people from doing simple, everyday tasks. Not all of the conditions on the list are curable, but they are manageable - with the help of medicine and a little support from loved ones. Some of the list comes as no surprise, while others certainly might do.

Shingles Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it which usually affects a particular area on one side of the body. The main symptom is a painful rash that develops into itchy blisters which contain particles of the virus.

An attack usually lasts between two and four weeks, but 20 per cent of sufferers go on to develop nerve pain in the affected area of skin. This pain can be severe and last for several months or even longer. Shingles can occur at any age, but is most common in people over the age of 70. It is much less common in children.

Frozen shoulder Frozen shoulder means your shoulder is painful and stiff for months, sometimes years.

The NHS says it means the joint can become so tight and stiff that it is virtually impossible to carry out simple movements, such as raising your arm. Daily activities can become an ordeal. It is not clear what causes frozen shoulder but it can happen after a shoulder or arm injury, and is more common in people with diabetes.

Heart attack A heart attack is life-threatening and sees the heart muscle starved of oxygen-rich blood.

Most are caused when the arteries narrow and fill up with fatty materials which prevents blood from flowing properly. Smoking and living an unhealthy lifestyle are major contributory factors in heart attacks, so regular exercise and maintaining a good diet are vital. But through no fault of their own some people are more prone to having them as heart disease can be hereditary.

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Sciatica Sciatica is a back problem that affects the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and runs from behind the pelvis down to your feet. Sciatica occurs if it becomes irritated or compressed in any way – this most commonly involves pressure being placed on the nerve by a slipped disc for example – and the pain will basically follow the path of the nerve, so what you’re describing in terms of it starting in the lower back and progressing through to your leg seems to fit with this. Other symptoms can include tingling sensations, a bit like pins and needles in the leg, cramp, and shooting pain that starts in the buttock region and travels swiftly down towards the foot. The pain of sciatica can vary from mild to extremely painful – to the point where in severe cases it is impossible to put any weight on the affected leg. Sciatica can affect just about anyone, but the younger you are, the less likely it is.

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