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What are some exercises for sciatica sciatica?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sciatica: Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. Risk factors for Sciatica include Obesity, Prolonged sitting, Diabetes. Treatment includes Anti-inflammatories, Stretches, Exercise, Weight loss, Good posture, Steroid injections.

Answered 5/5/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sciatica: This link will provide you with instructions for stretching to improve sciatica: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercises-for-sciatica/

Answered 6/26/2020

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