Pillars of Non-Surgical Sciatica Treatment
1. Active Movement & Physical Therapy (The Cornerstone)
Current guidelines strongly recommend staying active and avoiding prolonged bed rest, which can actually worsen symptoms. Physical therapy (PT) is the first line of defense.
Core Focus: PT programs center on:
Strengthening: Building core (abdominal) and paraspinal muscle strength to stabilize the lumbar spine and relieve pressure on the nerve.
Stretching: Targeted stretches for the hamstrings and the piriformis muscle, which often become tight and can directly compress the sciatic nerve.
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