Exercise for Sciatica from a Herniated Disc

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. Specific back exercises for sciatica pain relief from a herniated disc are prescribed according to which positions will cause the patient’s symptoms to move up the lower extremity [...]