What are some exercises for sciatica?

Exercise therapy can also effectively relieve sciatica. The main exercise methods include yoga, Pilates, and appropriate swimming. You can choose according to your preferences.

1. Do yoga. Yoga comes from an ancient Indian philosophical system, just as Chinese martial arts come from the Taoist system. There are many exercise methods derived from yoga. For people with diseases, yoga exercises cannot be used casually. They must be exercised in a targeted manner. You can consult senior yoga coaches or buy some yoga exercises for the spine on the market. Remember - improper exercise methods will only have the opposite effect. This is a common exercise method for sciatica.

2. Do Pilates exercises. The Pilates exercise method originated from the invention of an American-German doctor and his wife. It combines yoga exercises and some other exercise methods. This is the best exercise method for sciatica because it stretches the body more gently and is easier to do. For specific exercise methods, please ask the coach or refer to the entry here - Pilates.

3. Swimming. Because people lose weight in the water, the body's load on each joint is less, and the muscles, bones, tendons, etc. of the whole body are well stretched, which promotes blood circulation throughout the body. It is an active and effective exercise method for sciatica; especially for sciatica caused by obesity, it can reduce pain by losing weight.

To sum up, these are the common exercise methods for sciatica. I hope they will be helpful to you. You can choose the exercise method for sciatica according to your actual situation and be sure to stick to it.