Sciatic Nerve & Sciatica

The Sciatic Nerve is the longest nerve in the body about the thickness of the thumb. It originates at the lumbar spine (L4-S3) nerve roots and runs down the glutes, back of the thigh, calf and foot. When it gets irritated or compressed, we call it Sciatica.

The common causes of Sciatica are herniated disc, tight piriformis and even poor posture. Common symptoms are: Sharp radiating pain along the leg, Numbness/tingling , Weakness in the foot , The symptoms worsen on sitting, sneezing or coughing, Medical Yoga Therapy can be a game changer in the treatment of Sciatica. It plays a solid, reliable and substantial role in the chronic cases as well. It will work to release tension around the Sciatic Nerve, Loosen the tight muscles Improve spinal mobilit , Strengthen core, glutes, and supporting muscles giving lower back better stabilit ,  lower the pain signal amplification with breath focused relaxation.

Medical Yoga Therapy also works on correcting the anterior tilt of the pelvic which happens due to wrong posture and also due to gravity . This anterior tilt correction meaning roatating the pelvis posteriorly using ropes and belts helps in slightly increasing the interverterbal foraminal diameter where the disc compresses the nerve. This helps in reducing th pressure on the nerve root and helps in reducing the radiating pain.

Posterior Pelvic Tilt . This mechanism can be seen in the video clip below .

The Double Rope Pelvic Lift Which helps in pelvic extension as well as posterior pelvic tilt

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You can experience the magic of medical yoga therapy at comfort of your home. Download the Synergy Medical Yoga app and book an experience visit ( Search for Synergy MYT on the app store or play store or Scan the QR codes below )