Katie Price has revealed she is battling sciatica as a result of her ‘life-changing’ foot injury six years ago.The former glamour model, 48, broke bones in both of her feet after falling from a 25-foot wall during a sunshine break in Turkey in July 2020.She underwent multiple surgeries in a bid to fix the damage but was left unable to walk for six months. And in a new video shared to Instagram on Monday, Katie has told how she is still suffering from the effects of the devastating fall as she opened up about her sciatica – a condition which occurs when the roots of the sciatic nerve – which runs from the lower back down through the hips and legs – become inflamed or compressed.While promoting CBD oil, Katie read out a message from a customer who used the oil to alleviate symptoms from sciatica, with Katie noting: ‘I can relate to this’. Discussing her nerve pain, she continued: ‘I know I always say about my foot injury because it really was life changing for me. Katie Price has revealed she is battling sciatica as a result of her ‘life-changing’ foot injury six years ago The former glamour model, 48, broke bones in both of her feet after falling from a 25-foot wall during a sunshine break in Turkey in July 2020 [pictured in September 2020]’So I have regular massage, because my hips are always a bit out of shape. And in the side where he does my bum, it’s the sciatica which goes down the leg.’In the caption of the video, which was to promote her SupremeCBD products, Katie touched further on her condition, stating: ‘I’ve been dealing with sciatica myself, so when I received a message from someone saying they also struggle with it and have found SupremeCBD oils helpful as part of their routine, I could genuinely relate.’It’s amazing when you realise you’re not the only one dealing with something, and that’s exactly why I love hearing from you all and sharing what works for me.’The mother-of-five, who was still sporting bruises from her most recent surgery, added that taking the oil had become part of her ‘daily routine’, adding that the oil helps especially ‘on those days when my sciatica is giving me a hard time’.Sciatica is relatively common, striking around three million Britons each year, and affecting as many as four in ten people over the course of their lifetime. It can cause shooting pains, a sensation of cramp and can be so severe it leaves someone unable to walk.And while in most cases it clears up on its own within a few months, the pain in the meantime can be extreme – and, for some sufferers, completely debilitating.NHS guidelines recommend a stepwise approach for sciatica, starting with over-the-counter painkillers, then moving to weak opioids, drugs for nerve-related pain such as gabapentin and, in some cases, epidural injections.In the most severe cases, patients may even undergo surgery to decompress the nerve. In a new video shared to Instagram on Monday, Katie has told how she is still suffering from the effects of the devastating fall as she opened up about her sciatica ‘I have regular massage, because my hips are always a bit out of shape. And in the side where he does my bum, it’s the sciatica which goes down the leg’ Sciatica occurs when the roots of the sciatic nerve – which runs from the lower back down through the hips and legs – become inflamed or compressed WHAT IS SCIATICA? Sciatica is where the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated or compressed. It usually gets better in 4 to 6 weeks but can last longer.If you have sciatica, a doctor may suggest exercises and stretches or prescribe painkillersThey might also refer you for: physiotherapy – including exercise advice and techniques like massage (manual therapy) and psychological support – to help you cope with the painIf your pain is severe and treatments from a GP have not helped, they may refer you to a hospital specialist for painkilling injections – a procedure to seal off some of the nerves in your back so they stop sending pain signals.Or you may require surgery – an operation called decompression surgery can sometimes help relieve sciatica <!- – ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/us/tvshowbiz/none/article/other/mpu_factbox.html?id=mpu_factbox_1 – ->
Katie’s health update comes days after she revealed her driving ban is finally being lifted, after she was barred from the roads for a seventh time. The ex glamour model’s latest six-month disqualification came after she ignored police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket, but she has now said it ‘won’t be long’ until she gets her licence back.Katie gushed that she is already planning to get back on the road, but confessed it will be a challenge getting insurance for her ‘flash’ cars.The star had previously shared plans to get an International Drivers Licence while with her then-husband Lee Andrews in Dubai, but she has since split from the conman after discovering ‘he had just £2.22 in his account’, despite claiming to be a millionaire.Katie claimed that a ‘third party’ said she shouldn’t have been driving under medical grounds, but has been assured this is not the case after being checked over by doctors.Katie said: ‘Not long until I get my driving licence!’Speaking on a new episode of her podcast The Katie Price Show, she added: ‘[The DVLA] have now written back with the application form to fill out. ‘So, I know the date I should be getting it back and I’m looking in the post as if it’s Christmas Eve!”I’ve got to then try and get insurance – even on a Fiat 500, anything! Golf buggy, I don’t care, quad bike, whatever is the cheapest insurance, or whatever they can get me in, I can’t wait. A moped?! Anything, just get me on that road.’I don’t care what car I have. You know I’m a petrol head, you know I love my flash cars, but again, I know that I just have to have what I can have and that’s it because no one will insure me.’I don’t care, I just want to go from A to B; shopping, sunbed, nails, hair, and visit mum.’