Sciatica Stretch Doctors and physical therapists have long been recommending the sciatica stretch to treat lower back pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve and muscle spasms. Most cases of sciatica are aggravated by muscular conditions. For example, shortening of the muscles through disuse (“atrophy”) could cause misalignment of the spine and nerve compression [...]
Sciatica Treatment Sciatica treatment seeks to accomplish two goals: 1) relief of symptoms and 2) treatment of the cause. Because most causative factors resolve on their own within 30 days, such as herniated discs, relief of pain and other symptoms is the primary objective. Treatment of the cause is warranted only in cases of severe [...]
Sciatica Exercises Years back, patients do sciatica exercises to relieve lower back pain without actually considering if these exercises are appropriate to the condition that is causing the sciatic nerve pain. Thanks to continuous research in the field of Physical Therapy, specialists have determined which exercises for sciatic nerve pain are best suited to specific [...]
Sciatica Surgery Surgery for the treatment of sciatica remains largely controversial. Studies have demonstrated that surgical intervention after two years produce the same results as conservative treatments. So, going for sciatica surgery to treat lower back pain is largely the patients’ choice. Indications for Sciatica Surgery At present, there are only a few indications for [...]
Sciatica during pregnancy is possibly one of the more interesting and painful side effects of bearing a child. Although not strictly considered a pregnancy-related condition, a large percentage of women do experience sciatica pain in their pregnancy. How Sciatica In Pregnancy Develops Sciatica in early pregnancy is a rare occurrence considering that the fetus is [...]