Exercise, "sleep-sit-stand" sciatica

Deep in the gluteal muscles on both sides passes the sciatic nerve originating from the sacral area of the spinal cord, descending down the thighs, branching shins, muscles and skin, reaching to the soles of the feet. This is an important nerve that controls leg movement and sensation in them. Sciatica – a very common and typical disease of this nerve.

When inflammation or pinching of the sciatic nerve adjacent bones, ligaments, swollen or inflamed muscles and, in particular, inter vertebral discs, he reminds himself with a sharp pain. During exacerbation of the pain experienced from lumbar region to the foot, making it difficult to walk. Even if it develops into a chronic condition, there remains a dull, nagging pain that impedes movement of legs and feet.

If you have sciatica, you first need to figure out the cause. If it is caused by pathological changes affecting the nerve, it is necessary to resolve this issue. If this inflammation in the sciatic nerve, required bed rest, the peace for the whole period of exacerbation, and treatment of painkillers, acupuncture or massage. If it's chronic form, it is necessary to carry out the following exercises.

According to the views of traditional Chinese medicine, to reduce stress, you must move the limbs. So if you have sciatica, you need to keep the lower limbs moving did not come to a aggravation.

Because of the pain in chronic course of the disease is often associated with adhesions around a nerve, the method allowing to recover the sciatic nerve, called "sleep-sit-stand". Its regular application helps to dissolve adhesions and reduce pain.

A description of the method to Sleep. Lie in bed on your back with legs bent. Alternately stretch out your legs, feet remain on the bed, then in turn, raise them. As a rule, the healthy leg can be raised to an angle of 90° to the bed, and the patient first at an angle of about 45°, which will increase as you practice





To sit. Sit on the bed or in a chair with straight legs, heels on floor, toes up, hands on hips. Gradually tilt your body forward and stretch your hands to the feet. Initially you may fail, but as you practice you will be able to get to the ankles and toes





Stand. Stand straight with hands on waist. First, in turn, raise feet in front of you, knees straight hold. Then make maximum step foot to the side, and alternately bend your knees. Squat on his haunches in one direction and then the other like a bow bent to a straightened leg is stretched and straightened by the force of the thrust.





Those who have sciatica, should also jog, exercise or play outdoor games with the ball as often as possible, as this will facilitate their speedy recovery.published

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