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Yoga For Sciatica
Yoga for Sciatica can be treated through yoga that involves the practice of asanas, kriyas and pranayama.

SciaticaSciatica results in pain along the course of the sciatic nerve starting from the lower back and traveling down the leg up to toes. The common causes for Sciatica are injury or inflammation of the nerve or the nerve root resulting from metabolic, toxic or infectious disorders. Secondly it may occur because of the compression of nerve root due to ruptured intervertebral disc by the prolapse of the pulp of the disc. It may also occur due to a sudden jerk in the lower back while lifting the weight or by sudden movement. Pregnant women may experience this problem resulting from awkward position maintained for long time. Patients of diabetes are also prone to this condition as a result of neuritis if the blood sugar is not properly maintained.

Pavana muktasanaA person suffering from Sciatica will experience a shooting pain in the lower back region and radiating to the inner side of the thigh, back of the knee, calf muscles, ankles and toes. There would be a heaviness or numbness in the leg. The movements of the legs will be troublesome. During acute condition the patient is generally advised bed rest. They are also advised walking by taking short steps and putting the complete feet on the ground. Yogic treatment involves the practice of yoga asanas for Sciatica. These yogic postures include Pavana muktasana with one and two legs, Ardha-halasana, Makarasana, Ardha Salabhasana, Brahmamudra, Parvatasana, Vakrasana, Bhadrasana, Janu Shirasana, Utkatasana, Tadasana, Chakrasana and Savasana. Mild Agnisara can also be practiced by the patients. The practice of Pranayama and Om recitation is also found to be beneficial for sciatic patients.

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(Last Updated on : 14/03/2011)
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