Sciatica – inflammation of the sciatic nerve which is called still lumbar and sacral sciatica. Such disease practically is always followed by the strong pain syndrome, and its treatment is long and laborious process in which the considerable role is played by special gymnastics.
Treat lumbar and sacral sciatica medicamentous means which help to suspend inflammation in the organism and to reduce sensations of pain. That is why it is very important to see at the first signs of the sciatica the doctor. Besides drugs and pricks to the patient the special fitness training acting as natural analgetic practically always registers. It also helps to reduce pain, to reach relaxation of affected areas and to eliminate symptoms of this disease rather.
Exercises at treatment of the sciatica are recommended to be performed under observation of the physiotherapist who will be able to prompt to the patient as it is correct to move. However in the absence of such opportunity the gymnastics can be carried out carefully independently in house conditions. But before it it is very important to consult with the doctor as in certain cases, for example during pregnancy, separate exercises aren't recommended to be performed.
Exercises in the prone position
Lay down on the back on the firm surface and bend legs in knees. Very much strain back muscles and try to nestle lumbar department of the backbone on the floor. Record such postural pose for several seconds, then relax. Repeat this exercise of 7-10 times. Keeping the initial position, extend legs. Then slowly tighten one knee to the thorax, record situation for several seconds, and then return the leg to the initial position. Repeat exercise of 10 times with each leg. When jamming the sciatic nerve, not only physiotherapists, but also yoga experts recommend to do this exercise. Turn over on the stomach and as much as possible pull the back, placing emphasis on the bent elbows. Record situation for several seconds, and then relax. Legs at the same time have to remain straight lines and lie not movably. Such exercise is also performed 10 times.
If it is difficult for you to do 10 repetitions for time, begin with 5, every day increasing the number of repetitions.
Exercises in the sitting position
Sit down on the chair, having crossed legs, straighten the back, and link hands in the lock behind the head. Execute trunk turning to the right and to the left, on five times in each party. Change legs and repeat exercise. Sit down on the floor, extend legs before soda, and part hands in the parties at the level of shoulders. Then try to bring as much as possible them for the back. Record situation, relax, and then repeat exercise of 5-6 more times.
Perform all exercises slowly and carefully not to do even more harm to the inflamed sciatic nerve.
Exercise from the standing position
Put legs shoulder width apart, raise one hand up, and leave the second along the trunk. Execute 5 bendings aside, opposite to the raised hand. Then have a rest and repeat exercise with other hand and in the opposite direction.