But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or even burning pain. You may also have numbness, tingling, muscle weakness or altered reflexes in the affected leg. In mild cases, the pain may only travel down to the thigh, while in severe cases, it’s felt all the way down to the foot.
There are two main types of sciatica: mechanical, where something like a bone spur or herniated disc is pushing on the nerve, and inflammatory, where swelling due to injury, pregnancy, infection or another condition is applying the pressure.
Glute Bridge
Lying Knee-to-Chest Stretch
Clamshell
Bird-Dog
Cobra Stretch
Child’s Pose Stretch
There are two main types of sciatica: mechanical, where something like a bone spur or herniated disc is pushing on the nerve, and inflammatory, where swelling due to injury, pregnancy, infection or another condition is applying the pressure.
Glute Bridge
Lying Knee-to-Chest Stretch
Clamshell
Bird-Dog
Cobra Stretch
Child’s Pose Stretch
