I think I've got sciatica in my left leg, and being unable to get into doctors, can anybody recommend (apart from pain tablets etc) a way to ease the pain?
Pain: I think I've got sciatica in my left... - Women's Health
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🤔 Exercise Provides Sciatica Pain Relief
While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise is usually better for relieving sciatic pain than bed rest. Patients may rest for a couple days after sciatic pain flares up, but after that time period, inactivity will usually make the pain worse.
Without exercise and movement, the back muscles and spinal structures become deconditioned and less able to support the back. The deconditioning and weakening can lead to back injury and strain, which causes additional pain. In addition, active exercise is also important for the health of the spinal discs. Movement helps exchange nutrients and fluids within the discs to keep them healthy and prevent pressure on the sciatic nerve.
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