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Can jumping rope cause more lower back problems if you already have sciatica, or is it safe to jump rope? i dont want to make things worse.

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Jumping: Can either irritate the issue or you may get lucky and it doesn't. try it out if to hurts more, then stop.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/10/2020

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A member asked:

Can jumping rope cause more lower back problems if you already have sciatica, or is it safe to jump rope? i dont want to make things worse.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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