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Sciatica is a general condition that refers
to pain caused by compression or irritation of one or more nerves
existing in the lower spine that make up the sciatic nerve. There are a
number of different conditions that can cause sciatica and there are
different exercises for sciatica as well. Exercises for treating back
pain and leg pain from sciatica are meant to give low back pain relief.
Counterintuitive, it may seem at first, exercises for sciatica
are usually better than bed rest. You may take rest for a couple of days
after your sciatica pain increases, but after some time, idleness can
actually make the back and leg pain worse. Without back pain exercises
and movement, the back muscles become unable to support the back.
Ultimately it may lead to weakening and chronic lower back pain. For
people suffering from lower back pain and leg numbing from sciatica,
some of the exercises for back pain are described as follows:
1) Piriformis Stretch
2) Crocodile Twist
3) Supine Knee to Chest
4) The Passive Back Arch
Relieving back pain through exercises helps
in the exchange of nutrients and fluids to keep you healthy. A physical
therapist or a chiropractor who treats the back pain and leg pain
associated with sciatica may recommend exercise as part of a treatment
program. Back pain treatment requires an accurate diagnosis for the
cause of sciatic pain, as the specific lower back pain exercises are
recommended depending on the cause of the sciatica. It is also important
to get a diagnosis before starting any exercises for sciatica because
although rare, sciatic pain can be caused by some serious medical
conditions (such as an infection or tumor) that requires prompt medical
attention.
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