Sciatica Exercises

Whilst exercise may be the last thing on your mind when suffering from sciatica, after the initial onset wears off, exercise is important for the strength of your muscles and the health of your spine.

Exercise should be considered a part of an overall treatment program for the symptoms of sciatica.

Good exercises for Sciatica

Strengthening the muscles around the back can help prevent future recurrences of debilitating pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve.  Gentle exercising can be an effective home treatment for sciatica, in it's mild form.

You may be recommended some gentle exercises following osteopath or chiropractic treatment.

Are you a Runner?

If you're running and having problems with recurring sciatic pain, incorporating strengthening exercises into your regular routine should pay dividends once the root cause of your current bout is dealt with.

One of the ways that you can probably improve movement is by getting into the swimming pool and swimming a few lengths.  With the water taking the weight, you'll find movement easier and be able to strengthen the muscles in your back, shoulders and legs.

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