Exercises for sciatica are based on relieving nerve compression, eliminating edema and improving blood circulation, which is hardly a cure. Through exercise, the muscles of the lower back are strengthened and the stability of the lumbar spine is improved, thus relieving pain symptoms. Commonly, such as three-point, five-point support, as well as flying swallow exercise.
1. Three-point support: three-point support method is to place both arms in front of the chest, with the top of the head and feet to support, so that the whole body is airborne and backward stretching in the shape of an arch to support the back as far as possible after stretching. Continuing for 3~5 seconds and then slowly fall down, rest 3~5 seconds for a cycle.
2. Five-point support: the human body is supine position, flexion of the knees, the head, heels, elbows, as the three fulcrums, pelvic lift, try to lift the knee joints and abdomen, and then slowly let the pelvis fall. Continue for 3~5 seconds and then slowly fall down, rest 3~5 seconds for a cycle.
3. Flying Swallow Exercise: lie down on the bed, go to the pillow, hands behind the back, force the chest to lift the head, so that the head and chest off the bed, while the knee joints straighten, the two thighs force backward off the bed, last 3 ~ 5 seconds, and then muscle relaxation and rest for 3 ~ 5 seconds for a cycle.
It is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and exercise under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid aggravating injuries caused by improper operation.