Effective Sciatica Exercises You Can Do At Home

Did you know that resting up in bed will often worsen your sciatica condition?

In many cases you will be better off engaging in a regular program of gentle sciatica exercises.

Bed rest is not your best bet

Understandably, many people will retire to their beds when they get an onset of sciatica. Its seems logical that lying down will help the back to relax and repair.

Well, it turns out that in many cases this course of action will actually do you more harm than good. After extended periods of inactivity the back muscles will weaken and the spine will lose some of it's suppleness. Both of which will increase your chances of back strain and serious injury.

Fortunately there is something that you can do for free in your own home: gentle sciatica exercises.

Most sciatica exercises are focused on building support for the back by strengthening the abdominal and back muscles. Strengthening this "core" area using sciatica exercises will help your back to manage the strain of everyday activities.

Sciatica exercises also focus on stretching muscles in the lower back, thighs and hamstrings.

What sciatica exercises should I do and how often?

Before we continue it should be noted that, since there are many different underlining causes of sciatica symptoms, you should always consult with a qualified medical practitioner before choosing a course of sciatica treatment.

The following videos by Joel Sanders are a great introduction into some simple sciatica exercises you can do in your own home without requiring any costly equipment.

This first video takes you through a couple of basic stretching positions.

The next video demonstrates some gentle exercises that strengthen the abdominal and back muscles.

If this form of sciatica exercise sounds daunting then just take a look at the video to see how easy it really is.

In the final video Joel demonstrates some highly effective hamstring stretches.

This one is great for relieving sciatica pain.

If you found these exercise videos useful I recommend you check out Mike Saros Back Pain video series. In the series you'll learn everything you need to start exercising at home to beat your back pain.

Also be sure to check out my website for more free sciatica exercise videos.

This article is general in nature and does not represent medical advice. Always consult with a qualified medical practitioner before choosing a course of treatment.