Sciatica Exercises: Can they help?

San Francisco Chiropractor and Herniated Disc Doctor Comments:

We have been treating low back pain and sciatica in the SF Financial District for about 18 years now at Executive Express Chiropractic (formerly Front Street Chiropractic)...mostly with great success. One thing for sure though...there is a lot of confusion, at least with patients, as far as what sciatica actually is and how to help relieve it. Should I exercise? Should I see a medical doctor for pain pills or muscle relaxers? Should I see a chiropractor, physical therapist, or an orthopedic doctor? What about  acupuncture? It can be very confusing...and very painful.

So, anyway...I came across an excellent article on the always informative www.Spine-health.com website (the best spine site on the web) entitled: 

Sciatica Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

This well written article first describes what sciatica is, and then goes into the various causes of sciatica, and potential solutions...including exercises (with illustrations).

But please be careful. Sometimes sciatica can be really bad and exercise can make the problem worse. 

And consider seeing an expert who can help you manage your condition. You can use the doctor finder on the www.Spine-health website home page.

If you live or work near downtown San Francisco you can visit us at Executive Express Chiropractic in the Embarcadero Center. Simply call 415-392-2225 or request an appointment online. 

Comments

[seattle chiropractor]

Many times people with sciatica wait until the pain becomes unbearable before they contact the chiropractor. Waiting can cause long-term damage. It is important that you contact your chiropractor when the pain originally begins.

[Doctor Help]

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