I'm trying to lose weight because I have sciatica and I know that weight is one !


Question:

I'm trying to lose weight because I have sciatica and I know that weight is one of the causes....?

However, I need to know what some good exercises are that will not aggravate my pain. It's from a bulging disc. I recently just stopped going to physical therapy as the pain had significantly subsided and I started going to the gym. Now, the pain is back and it is worse than ever. Any suggestions?


Answers:

First, contact your PT again, and possibly your doctor if needed. Second, realize that recovery from a bulging disc really takes about 3-4 months for that annular wall to really build up competence again. Although PT is not needed for this period of time, your home exercise program should be continued and new activities should be gradually introduced.

Generally speaking, people with disc derrangement problems will do worse with exercises that load and flex the spine such as prolonged biking or walking up an incline. Conversely, activities that unload the spine (such as swimming) or create extension (walking on level surfaces or going down a decline) will usually be better. However, only your therapist knows how you respond to certain movements and it would be best to get in touch with him/her as the rules cannot be applied generally.




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