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Do you recommend going gym and doing different workouts including weights, while having sciatica?
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No: By doing so you run a significant risk of making the sciatica much worse.
Answered 9/29/2016
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it depends: If your sciatica is caused by instability in the spine, it is best to avoid heavy lifting, that may worsen the problem.
Answered 6/21/2015
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Yes: Gym is good for you, as long as the exercises don't hurt. See pain/spine specialist to get pain relief and you might find exercising may even be better.
Answered 7/10/2014
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