Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve is situated. If the nerve is compromised, it can result in numbness, muscle weakness, or pain that travels down your leg. 

Bad posture is a massive culprit when it comes to sciatica, but exercise is something that can help. 

Glute Bridge

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Allow your arms to rest straight at your sides, you’re your palms facing down.
2. Tighten your core, drawing in your belly button toward your spine.
3. Press your arms into the floor and push through your heels to raise your hips toward the ceiling. Your body should form a straight line from head to knees, with minimal arching in the lower back. Squeeze your glutes while doing so. 
4. Hold the position for 5 to 30 seconds, and then slowly lower back down. That’s one rep.

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Cobra Stretch

1. Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders and your elbows tucked in close to your body.
2. Inhale as you press into your palms. Slowly extend your arms as you lift your head, chest, and shoulders. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your chin lifted at all times.
3. Tighten the muscles in your core and thighs.
4. Hold for 30 seconds before lowering yourself slowly. That’s one rep.

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Bird-Dog

1. Start on all fours with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips.
2. Engage your core by drawing in your belly button toward your spine. Look straight ahead and down slightly to avoid putting stress on your neck. 
3. Lift your left arm straight out in front of you and extend your right leg straight behind you. You can either do this at the same time, or one at a time if that’s easier. Make sure that the stretched-out limbs are in a straight line with your back.
4. Pause for a few seconds, and then lower your hand and leg. Check that your back is still straight. 
5. Repeat on the other side with the other leg and arm. That counts as one rep.

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Stay Active

It may be uncomfortable, but the best thing you can do is keep walking, standing, and sitting upright as much as possible. One of the worst things you can do is stay lying down for weeks. This will aggravate the symptoms. But make sure you don’t do any heavy lifting.

Take NSAID Painkillers

If the pain is really bad and is disrupting your daily life, then take NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen. This should alleviate the pain for a short while. But if the pain persists, seek medical attention.

Chiropractor

Sometimes, sciatica can be caused by the nerve being trapped by a disc in the lower back. If this is the case, a chiropractor may be able to get the disk back into place. This will stop the pain.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is also another option that can be used alongside other treatments, such as painkillers and a chiropractor. It can be effective at relieving pain. This can be preferable to taking painkillers for long periods.

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Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve is situated. If the nerve is compromised, it can result in numbness, muscle weakness, or pain that travels down your leg. 

Bad posture is a massive culprit when it comes to sciatica, but exercise is something that can help. 

Glute Bridge

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Allow your arms to rest straight at your sides, you’re your palms facing down.
2. Tighten your core, drawing in your belly button toward your spine.
3. Press your arms into the floor and push through your heels to raise your hips toward the ceiling. Your body should form a straight line from head to knees, with minimal arching in the lower back. Squeeze your glutes while doing so. 
4. Hold the position for 5 to 30 seconds, and then slowly lower back down. That’s one rep.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Grown Strong – Strength Training For Women (@grownstrong)

Cobra Stretch

1. Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders and your elbows tucked in close to your body.
2. Inhale as you press into your palms. Slowly extend your arms as you lift your head, chest, and shoulders. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your chin lifted at all times.
3. Tighten the muscles in your core and thighs.
4. Hold for 30 seconds before lowering yourself slowly. That’s one rep.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by thora (@thora_bat)

Bird-Dog

1. Start on all fours with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips.
2. Engage your core by drawing in your belly button toward your spine. Look straight ahead and down slightly to avoid putting stress on your neck. 
3. Lift your left arm straight out in front of you and extend your right leg straight behind you. You can either do this at the same time, or one at a time if that’s easier. Make sure that the stretched-out limbs are in a straight line with your back.
4. Pause for a few seconds, and then lower your hand and leg. Check that your back is still straight. 
5. Repeat on the other side with the other leg and arm. That counts as one rep.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Melissa Anne Belkin (@pineappleyogi)

The post Stifle That Sciatica With These Stretches appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Stay Active

It may be uncomfortable, but the best thing you can do is keep walking, standing, and sitting upright as much as possible. One of the worst things you can do is stay lying down for weeks. This will aggravate the symptoms. But make sure you don’t do any heavy lifting.

Take NSAID Painkillers

If the pain is really bad and is disrupting your daily life, then take NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen. This should alleviate the pain for a short while. But if the pain persists, seek medical attention.

Chiropractor

Sometimes, sciatica can be caused by the nerve being trapped by a disc in the lower back. If this is the case, a chiropractor may be able to get the disk back into place. This will stop the pain.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is also another option that can be used alongside other treatments, such as painkillers and a chiropractor. It can be effective at relieving pain. This can be preferable to taking painkillers for long periods.

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