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These answers are going to be your roadmap to reaching your end goal: a life free
from Sciatica pain
And youre going to get your first answer right now
Sciatica Stretch #1
STEP 1: Starting Position for the SEATED FIGURE FOUR STRETCH
STEP 1A: Being sitting, on the edge of a non-moveable chair, your knees should be
no higher then your hip and your feet should be flat on the floor.
Sciatica Stretch #2
SCIATICA EXERCISE LYING OUTER HIP STRETCH
Starting Position:
Stretch Position:
Being on your back knees bent, take the effected leg and bring
it over the non effected leg, keeping shoulders on the ground,
applying gentle downward pressure to the knee. Allowing the hip to
stretch as much as you comfortable can, Hold 3-5 sec; Repeat 5-8
times; Perform at least once per day
These are just some of the more simple stretches that you can perform right now.
Over the next couple of days, I will be sending you more stretches and exercises so
be sure to check your email.
Piriformis Syndrome
Your piriformis is a small muscle in your pelvis that lies over top of your sciatic
nerve. When this muscle becomes inflamed or suffers trauma, the muscle puts
pressure on the sciatic nerve underneath and causes you discomfort in the form of
pain, burning or numbness.
Because a muscle and nerve are involved, the potential for pain is double what it
would be if only one or the other were affected.
Herniated Disc
Resting in between the bones of your spine are discs, or muscles that have
sponge-like characteristics.
They absorb energy much like a shock absorber on a car.
When they are all intact, they also provide flexibility to your backbone so you can
move freely without your vertebrae grinding against each other.
When one of these discs swells or ruptures, it is said to be herniated.
The bulging disc may press on the nerves of the lower back, causing sciatic pain.
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Spinal Stenosis
Nerves that run through your spine branch out to the rest of your body through tiny
openings. When the passageway that houses the nerves becomes restricted, or the
openings that allow the nerves to branch out become blocked, you feel pain on the
nerve.
This is most common in middle-aged adults, caused by wear and tear from a
lifetime of use.
Spondylolisthesis
Your vertebrae, or the bones of your spine, are stacked atop each other in a row.
When one of the vertebrae gets out of line by bulging too far forward or too far
backward, it is described as Spondylolisthesis.
The vertebrae in the lumbar spine, or lower back, are the most common to become
out of line.
When this happens, it can negatively affect posture, muscle use or even the way in
which you walk.
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Your body is constantly fighting to keep itself in balance, free from injury- but it can
only hold on for so long before it suffers damage from being misaligned.
Achieving that balance in your body again has shown to be an effective method in
healing and preventing Sciatica and the pain associated with it.
Many people who suffer from Sciatica become discouraged that their pain cannot
be alleviated immediately, but patience and a positive frame of mind play a key role
in recovery.
Since the underlying cause of your sciatic pain developed over time, it will take time
for the body to undo the damage and restore balance. That makes it even more
important to see a healthcare professional immediately to begin the healing process.
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