Sciatic nerve compression leg and foot numbness can use five-point support, flying swallow style, lateral leg raising, straight leg raising and other ways to exercise.
1. Five-point support: the patient lies flat on the bed, with both heels, elbows and head of the five points of support, upward abdominal lifting in order to train the lumbar back muscle function, so as to strengthen the stability of the lumbar vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae to avoid subluxation or subluxation of the sciatic nerve caused by the compression.
2. Flying Swallow: patients lying on the bed, head and lower limbs slowly raised, hands up, with the abdomen on the bed, keep 15-20 seconds. This action helps to enhance the strength of lumbar muscles and strengthen the stability of the lumbar spine, thus relieving lumbar and leg pain and sciatica.
3. Lateral leg lifting: the patient lies on the side of the bed, legs straight, one leg lifted about 30 °, hold for 10 seconds. Then turn around and lift the other leg, alternating legs for exercise.
4. Straight leg raising: the patient lies flat on the bed, one side of the leg raised 15-20 °, hold for about 10 seconds, and then turn to lift the other leg, hold for about 10 seconds, alternating legs. Straight leg raising can pull the sciatic nerve and prevent or relieve nerve root adhesion.
It is recommended that patients exercise under the guidance of a doctor, and consult a doctor promptly if there is any discomfort during the exercise process to avoid adverse consequences.