Herniated Disc Exercises

Piriformis Muscle Stretching for Sciatica Due to a Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:55:06 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about piriformis muscle stretching for sciatica due to a herniated disc.

Question: Is Stretching Important for a Herniated Disc?

I have a herniated disc at L5-S1, causing sciatica down my right leg. I have had some success with physical therapy, but some of the exercises, such as stretching the piriformis muscle, are causing leg pain.

Exercise for Sciatica from a Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

Leg pain or sciatica (also known as radiculopathy) from a herniated disc is commonly caused by disc material protruding backwards and irritating or compressing a nerve root, which in turn causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve.

Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Herniated Disc Exercises

Piriformis Muscle Stretching for Sciatica Due to a Herniated Disc

Question: Is Stretching Important for a Herniated Disc?

Exercise for Sciatica from a Herniated Disc

Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc

First line of treatment for a cervical herniated disc