The term Sciatic pain describes a type of radicular pain which travels along the sensory distribution of Sciatic nerve root. An irritation or inflammation to the Sciatic nerve will cause leg pain or paresthesia (tingling, burning or numbness). Sciatic pain is most often associated with a herniated or a bulging disc. The injured or
Bending the back at the waist greatly increases the pressure on the discs, joints and ligaments which in turn greatly increases you chances of injuring your lower back. You can however “hinge” at the hips and reduce the load on the lower back when sitting. Remember not to bend at the waist. You will heal
The pelvic tilt is a fundamental exercise which should be performed to either recover from or prevent episodes of low back pain. This exercise serves as the foundation from which many additional low back exercises stem. The Pelvic Tilt is important and it also helps one to identify their “neutral spine” position. To perform the