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The term 'sciatica' is broadly used to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg or back and leg pain. Technically, it is not correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.
Sciatica most frequently attacks people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often, a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, rather it may develop as a result of general wear and tear of the structures of the lower spine. Though, vast majority of people get over sciatica with time and with back pain support, for some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. Sciatica only affects one side of the lower body, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg causing lower back pain and leg numbing.
Physical therapy can play a vital role in relieving back pain. Once acute pain improves, physical therapist can design a rehabilitation program to help prevent recurrent injuries and chronic lower back pain. Rehabilitation typically includes exercises to help correct your posture, strengthen the muscles supporting your back and improve your flexibility. Your doctor will help find out the causes of lower back pain and start physical therapy, exercise or both, as early as possible. These exercises for relieving sciatica will be the cornerstone of your low back pain treatment.
Low back pain exercises prompt your body to release endorphins- chemicals that prevent pain signals from reaching your brain.
If you're new to exercises for relieving sciatica, start out slowly and progress to at least 30 minutes most days. To prevent injury, consider learning proper weight lifting techniques from a certified physical therapist.
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