Sometimes the exercises that seem the easiest are ignored. The video below shows how to easily stretch the piriformis muscle for back and sciatica relief. What does it take……3 min for relief.

The back is an intricate web of nerves, bones and muscle. There are many causes of back pain. If the back pain is due to mechanical problems, what are the conditions that cause the problems? Mechanical problems occurs in various of ways. One of the most common mechanical causes is called intervertebral disc degeneration which occurs when the vertebrae of the spine breakdown with age. This age related ailment may be difficult to avoid as the vertebrae lose cushioning ability. In addition, the wearing down of facet joints can cause pain. Facet joints connect each vertebra to each other. Another cause of back pain can be muscle tension, spasms or herniated discs. To relieve these conditions may require surgery, but the best option is to first try non-surgical methods. Read further in this blog about foot reflex and back exercises for back pain and relief for sciatica options

If you have not been to a doctor what signs can indicate that sciatica is your cause. Have you every felt a tingling, numbness or weakness traveling from the lower back through the buttocks down the back of the leg. This may be indication of sciatica. The feeling of numbness or weakness can be associated with many things, thus it is recommended to check with your doctor if you are feeling severe pain. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed. There are several condition that cause the pain.

The pain associated with sciatica can be described as (1) pain on one side of the rear, (2) burning or tingling down the leg, (3) the pain is worse when sited, (4) difficult to stand up or walk. Be aware of the signals your body indicate. The quicker you can determine where the pain is coming from the faster you can work on sciatica relief.

This is a great video showing sciatica stretches for sciatica relief.