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Sciatica back and leg pain
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I'm (M/26 yrs) , i'm having sciatica problem from 1 year. I was able to do normal activities without any problem, but 3 months back i've had a very serve pain which i was playing badminton and i could not even move at that time. I've consulted a doctor and have taken some pain killers and i was ok with in a week. Now recently 2 days back which i was waking up from bed i had a very serve unberable pain for around 20 minutes and i couldnt even get up from my bed during that time,
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regular stretching and strengthening excercise
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o Back Stretching.
o Do the cat/cow stretch.
o Core Strengthening Exercises
⢠Hamstring Stretch
⢠While sitting at the edge of a chair, straighten one leg in front of the body with the heel on the floor.
⢠Then, sit up straight and try pushing the navel towards the thigh without leaning the trunk of the body forwards.
⢠Hold this stretch for 30 seconds
⢠Repeat 3 times for each leg.
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