Tip: Exercising with Sciatica or Back Injuries
Active exercise (such as back strengthening exercise) is important for sciatica. If you suffer from sciatica caused by a herniated disc, do the strength exercises known as extension exercises or press-ups:
• Lie on your stomach or stand(depending on your injury and flexibility)
• Arch upward if lying on your stomach and lean back if standing, holding position for five to ten seconds
• Repeat 8 times
• Spine position one leg PNF Stretching, stretch one leg towards the ceiling and pulling it towards your head, to your extreme position, and hold it for 30 seconds. It will give better result if performed with the help of a partner.
• Repeat 2 times
This is effective as a lower back exercise to strengthen the lower back and move the pain up from the lower extremities.
There are many types of back exercises that can target different forms of sciatica (depending on the cause of the sciatica) so consult your doctor or pain management specialist.
Suggested by Neeraj Mehta, Fitness Expert and Director of GFFI Fitness Academy
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Active exercise (such as back strengthening exercise) is important for sciatica. If you suffer from sciatica caused by a herniated disc, do the strength exercises known as extension exercises or press-ups:
• Lie on your stomach or stand(depending on your injury and flexibility)
• Arch upward if lying on your stomach and lean back if standing, holding position for five to ten seconds
• Repeat 8 times
• Spine position one leg PNF Stretching, stretch one leg towards the ceiling and pulling it towards your head, to your extreme position, and hold it for 30 seconds. It will give better result if performed with the help of a partner.
• Repeat 2 times
This is effective as a lower back exercise to strengthen the lower back and move the pain up from the lower extremities.
There are many types of back exercises that can target different forms of sciatica (depending on the cause of the sciatica) so consult your doctor or pain management specialist.
Suggested by Neeraj Mehta, Fitness Expert and Director of GFFI Fitness Academy
Log on to http://www.gffi-fitness.org, for Fitness Training Courses
Courses: Gym Trainer, Personal Trainer, Aerobic Trainer, Pilates Trainer, Yoga Trainer
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