SCIATICA NERVE PROBLEMS
by Gordon Barth
One of the most common problems I hear about at my
fitness center is Sciatica nerve irritation. This can be a
very painful and debilitating condition. There are several
causes of Sciatica nerve pain.
A bulging disc or a back/pelvis misalignment may pinch
the nerve coming out of the back. This requires the assis-
tance of a doctor.
A more common problem is when the nerve runs through
an overly tightened or inflamed Piriformis muscle. This
muscle is located in the buttocks area of the body. This
pain may be resolved by stretching the Piriformis muscle.
There are two common stretches that you can do. One
is lying down and the other is sitting.
While lying on the floor or your bed, bring your left
knee up towards your chest. Your left hand should grab
your left knee and gently pull the knee towards your chest.
With your right hand, grab your left ankle and pull the left
leg across your body. The simultaneous pulling of your
knee to your chest and your leg across your body isolates
the Piriformis muscle. Hold this stretch then release it.
Do this for both legs. Eventually work up to holding this
stretch for 60 seconds. This stretch should be done at least
twice a day.
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The next stretch can be done sitting down. While sit-
ting erect in a chair, cross your left leg over your right leg.
Now lean forward towards your left foot. These isolates
and stretches your Piriformis muscle. Make sure to stretch
both sides.
At Islands Fitness, we promote a combination of muscle
toning and stretching. Many aches and pains can be elim-
inated by proper exercise. I like to call it preventative
maintenance for your body. We recommend exercising a
minimum of three times a week. Some form of exercise
should be done by everybody. If you do not have a regu-
larly scheduled exercise routine, you are doing your body
a huge disservice.
If youʼve tried home exercise but just havenʼt been able
to stick with it because of all the distractions, consider
joining a fitness center. Make a commitment to show up
three times a week. Exercise with others who have the
same desires and goals as you to stay in shape. Exercising
doesnʼt have to be a lonely endeavor. It can be fun when
done with others.
Gordon Barth is the owner of Islands Fitness Center located
at 3155 N Windsong Dr in Prescott Valley. He can be reached
at 928-759-2271 or at [email protected]. His website
is www.islandsfitness.com.
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