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EDISCSCULPTSciatica has the potential to cause severe pain and even muscle weakness and issues with mobility. It can be caused by a number of conditions, ranging from bulging discs to arthritis to misalignment of the spine. Regardless of the cause, treatment for sciatica is often a "long-haul" endeavor: even after effective treatment using methods like physical therapy, medication, or surgery, it's important to manage and prevent future flare-ups using healthy lifestyle changes. One of the most important of these lifestyle changes is to perform sciatica stretches frequently.
Getting Started
It is essential to talk to your doctor before starting stretches or any other program designed to treat your sciatica. Although sciatica stretches can be effective, there are a number of factors that influence whether a stretch is right for you. Some stretches may or may not be appropriate depending on the cause of your sciatica. In addition, you may be inhibited by other health conditions. Many people who have sciatica learn most of their exercises in physical therapy, and then implement them into their long-term health habits.
Patients should also start out with an understanding of safe stretching. Remember to never force or bounce into a stretch, but instead only go to the point where you feel a light stretch. Stretching should not be painful - stop if it is. All stretches should be performed on both sides, even if you only have sciatica on one sides. For best results, stretches should be performed at least twice per day.
Stretching Concepts
Sciatica stretches are based around stretching the muscles through which the sciatic nerve runs. Key muscles include the muscles in the lower back, buttocks, and thigh. By stretching these muscles repeatedly, the pressure on the sciatic nerve is reduced, as is inflammation and pain.
To learn more about treatment for your sciatica, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Getting Started
It is essential to talk to your doctor before starting stretches or any other program designed to treat your sciatica. Although sciatica stretches can be effective, there are a number of factors that influence whether a stretch is right for you. Some stretches may or may not be appropriate depending on the cause of your sciatica. In addition, you may be inhibited by other health conditions. Many people who have sciatica learn most of their exercises in physical therapy, and then implement them into their long-term health habits.
Patients should also start out with an understanding of safe stretching. Remember to never force or bounce into a stretch, but instead only go to the point where you feel a light stretch. Stretching should not be painful - stop if it is. All stretches should be performed on both sides, even if you only have sciatica on one sides. For best results, stretches should be performed at least twice per day.
Stretching Concepts
Sciatica stretches are based around stretching the muscles through which the sciatic nerve runs. Key muscles include the muscles in the lower back, buttocks, and thigh. By stretching these muscles repeatedly, the pressure on the sciatic nerve is reduced, as is inflammation and pain.
To learn more about treatment for your sciatica, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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