Sciatica Prevention

Sciatica pain can be described as a spinal condition where the patient suffers from leg pain as well as numbness, tingling or weakness that starts from the lumbar region of the spinal cord and then radiates or trickles down to the buttock and then to the sciatica nerve all the way down to the leg.  However, sciatica is not a disorder of the spine in itself but a symptom of spinal medical condition that a patient is suffering from.

When a person suffers from sciatica pain he may also suffer from additional symptoms that include:

  • Steady pain in one side of the leg as well as buttock
  • Pain gets worse when sitting
  • Tingling and burning sensation down the leg
  • Numbness as well as weakness while moving the leg or foot

Sciatica Prevention Exercises

Diagnosing sciatica and the reason of its occurrence is extremely important so that the right sciatica treatment option can be to improve the symptoms. Most of the time conservative therapy works well in helping the patient get relief from sciatica.

Physical therapy as well as exercises for sciatica includes stretching, strengthening as well as aerobic conditioning.  When patients enroll in these gentle exercise programs they recover more quickly and are less likely to have future pain episodes.

Exercises for Sciatica include:

  • Strengthening Exercises – Includes back and abdominal exercises
  • Stretching Exercises – Usually includes hamstring stretching exercises
  • Low Impact Aerobic Exercise – Includes low impact cardiovascular exercises like swimming, walking or light jogging

Talking to Your Doctor about Sciatica

Sciatica PreventionMost of the time sciatica pain gets better on its own in about six to twelve weeks. However, in severe and ongoing sciatica nerve pain flare-ups it becomes imperative that you consult a doctor so  that he can advice you on the right treatment plan so that your condition does not get worse with time.

Your doctor will look at your symptoms and in the beginning will go for non surgical remedies as well as exercises to help you get over your problems.

Only when your pain remains severe and does not get better with time, your doctor will suggest a more structured treatment program that may even lead to surgery.