The Top 3 Most Effective Exercises for Sciatica

sblake2007 — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:58:31 +0000

While sciatica pain can often be very severe, the pain can usually be reduced by following some specific exercises for sciatica. Radiculopathy or Sciatica is caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve. Common symptoms include burning or tingling that radiates down the leg, pain that causes difficulty in standing, and a weakness or numbness in the leg or foot. The following exercises will strengthen the back, and help to ease the pain caused by sciatica.

Hamstring Stretch (Laying on Back)
1. Lie on your back
2. Keep the back flat and your eyes focused towards the ceiling.
3. Grasp the back of one thigh with both your hands
4. With your leg bent, pull that thigh towards your chest
5. Hold for a count of ten
6. Slowly bring the leg back to the floor
7. Repeat several times

Abdominal Crunches
1. Lie on your back
2. Bend your knees and bring feet close to your buttocks
3. Fold your arms across your chest
4. Using your abdominal muscles, lift your upper body towards knees while keeping the lower back on the floor
5. Lower your shoulders and upper body slowly and with control
6. Repeat several times

Back Stretches
1. Lie on your back
2. Straighten your legs
3. Bring your knees (slowly) to your chest (hold your shins for support)
4. Slowly lower your legs back to the floor
5. Repeat several times

If you repeat these exercises for sciatica on a daily basis, you will feel the pain slowly start to improve. Make sure that you seek appropriate medical guidance before starting an exercise for sciatica program.

Exercises For Sciatica

The Top 3 Most Effective Exercises for Sciatica