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Asked for male, 27 years old from Bangalore
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The best way to alleviate most sciatica pain is to do âany stretch that can externally rotate the hip to provide some relief.â
1. Reclining pigeon poseâ
pigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you should try the reclining pose first.
While on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp...more
1. Reclining pigeon poseâ
pigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you should try the reclining pose first.
While on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp...more
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Asked for female, 41 years old from Lucknow
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Do these Exercises to relieve Sciatica Pain
1. reclining pigeon pose—
Pigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you should try the reclining pose first.
While on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp both hands behind the thigh, locking your fingers.
Lift your left leg and place your righ...more
1. reclining pigeon pose—
Pigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you should try the reclining pose first.
While on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp both hands behind the thigh, locking your fingers.
Lift your left leg and place your righ...more
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Prevention
it's not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition may recur. The following can play a key role in protecting your back:
exercise regularly. To keep your back strong, pay special attention to your core muscles — the muscles in your abdomen and lower back that are essential for proper posture and alignment. Ask your doctor to recommend specific activities.
Maintain proper posture when you sit. Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests and a swivel ba...more
it's not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition may recur. The following can play a key role in protecting your back:
exercise regularly. To keep your back strong, pay special attention to your core muscles — the muscles in your abdomen and lower back that are essential for proper posture and alignment. Ask your doctor to recommend specific activities.
Maintain proper posture when you sit. Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests and a swivel ba...more
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Hi lybrate-user, don't worry it can be cure easily, if the condition is acute and yours slr test is poitive you can do extention types of exercises only, in chronic case with slr test negative you can switch in to flexion based exercises. Or you can visit near by physiotherapy center ,physiotherapy treatment has been shown to help with pain from sciatica by reducing inflammation and relieving muscle tension. The aim is to relieve the symptoms of sciatica so that you can get back to the activitie...more
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Malappuram
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Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Swiss exercise ball
the unstable surface that your swiss exercise ball provides can help awaken your deep core stability muscles. Your physiotherapist can advise you specific exercises.
Your swiss exercise ball will help to:
eliminate your pain
improve your muscular endurance and strength
attain better posture, balance, body awareness and co-ordination
improve your balanc...more
Swiss exercise ball
the unstable surface that your swiss exercise ball provides can help awaken your deep core stability muscles. Your physiotherapist can advise you specific exercises.
Your swiss exercise ball will help to:
eliminate your pain
improve your muscular endurance and strength
attain better posture, balance, body awareness and co-ordination
improve your balanc...more
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Asked for female, 34 years old from Noida
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Ex 1. Reclining pigeon posepigeon pose is a common yoga pose. It works to open the hips. There are multiple versions of this stretch. The first is a starting version known as the reclining pigeon pose. If you are just starting your treatment, you should try the reclining pose first.
1.while on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp both hands behind the thigh, locking your fingers.
2.lift your left leg and place your right on top of the left knee.
3.hold the posit...more
1.while on your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp both hands behind the thigh, locking your fingers.
2.lift your left leg and place your right on top of the left knee.
3.hold the posit...more
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