Sciatica

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Sheri, You may what to try a Physical Therapist to deal with your problrm.

Some people get relief with a a Piriformis stretch. Also check you shoes, if

they are warren out that me be adding to the problem.

 

 

<<I remember reading a great sounding post about dealing with sciatica (from

a

few years ago). Little did I know that I'd have a firsthand opportunity to

try it out. I have been having a lot of pain in the right hamstring and the

right buttock. I believe it is the sciatic nerve that is causing the problem.

I

had a healing session yesterday and 4 chiropractic treatments over the course

of

the last 2 weeks, and so far its worsening. Maybe it gets worse before it

gets better. Its constant discomfort, sitting causes more discomfort, driving

quite uncomfortable, lying in bed mildly uncomfortable, depending on

position.

Any suggestions on dealing with it, with KY and otherwise?>>

 

 

 

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Kundaliniyoga writes:

 

> in her manuals with life nerve stretches too. Forward bends & especially

> the

> spread-leg forward bend & side stretches (upavista konasana) are great for

> the sciatic nerve.

 

Sat Nam!

Forward bending such as upavista konasana and paschimottanasana with sciatica

can actually aggravate the problem, if tight hips and weak lower back muscles

are also contributing to it. In these forward bends( with tight hips )the

pelvis is pulled back in retroversion instead of tilting forward. The result can

be a strain or pull of the SI ligaments or sciatica. A good way to strengthen

the muscles around the sciatic nerve and thus bring circulation to this area

is to practice adho mukha shvanasana with bent knees to help with forward

pelvic rotation. Salabhasana, eka pada rajakapotasana, and setu bandhasana will

all

safely bring strength to the lower back muscles and stretch and bring

circulation to tight hips and the periformis and sciatic. Even after the

sciatica has

been relieved be very careful about returning to strong forward bends.

 

Blessings of health!

Rebecca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sat Naam Ranjit Kaur,

Those are the exercices I have been praciticing daily

for the last few years and I have got rid off my back

problem. I just feel like a kid. But of course, I am

not the one to advice anyone. That is why I was just

talking about from my personal experience. Your piece

of professional advice might help a lot of people.

Thank you for being with us.

Sat Naam.

Maryan

 

 

 

 

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> Yes, I would love to know what the 'Rishikesh Set'

> is...please post it...thank you. Jeannette

 

Yes, Sat Nam,

Here is the version that I have:

 

1. Sit with legs stretched out in front and move

both feet together in a circular direction starting

counter clockwise 1 Minute, then clockwise 1 Min.

 

Hands are on the ground next to body.

 

As feet circle towards the body breath in Sat

and as feet circle away breath out Nam.

 

2. Move the feet back and forth with feet moving

in breath Sat, feet move away breathe out Nam.

1 min.

 

3. Do Life Nerve Stretch and then shake legs.

 

4. With both hands grab your left upper thigh,

near the knee joint. Begin painting circles

in the air with your feet by moving the thigh.

Start with small circles, and if comfortable

make larger. Counterclockwise 1 Min. Clockwise

1 Min. One Breathcycle (in/out) lasts for 2

circles. Repeat with other Leg.

 

5. Repeat Life Nerve Stretch and shake legs.

 

6. Now with right hand grab left foot and bring it

in the direction of your belly. Then put the

left hand on your knee and move the knee in a

circular motion. The movement comes from the

hand on the knee. Breath in thinking Sat:

knee moves down and away from body and thinking

Nam as the knee moves back up towards the body.

Counter clockwise 1 min...clockwise 1 min.

Repeat with other leg.

 

7. Imagine your thighs were babies (this is my

favorite) Rock them gently in your arms by

putting your left foot into the inside angle

of your right elbow, (not everyone has the

range of motion to do this, huge variables)

and bring your hands together in venus pose

under the thigh. Rock 1 min. Repeat other leg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi!

Here's something very simple that helped me a lot about a year ago. Most of

the pain was gone after the very first time I tried this, and after 3 weeks

it never returned.

Sit on your yoga mat, legs straight, together out in front of you. The

outsides of your feet should be parallel to each other i.e. big toes should

touch, but not the heels, which should be + - 10cm apart. Put your weight

on your sit bones. Feet to form a 90 degree angle with the floor. Your

thigh muscles should feel as if they're rolling towards the centre. Back

should be straight. If necessary put your hands on the floor to the sides

to support your back and keep it straight. Now flex your feet a little more;

the muscles of your calves and hamstrings should feel the stretch. When

your muscles start getting tired, stop and relax legs completely. (This is

important).

I do this 'exercise' always before the head to knee-stretch, but it's o.k

to do several times a day. It also helps for numbness in your feet, hips

and lower back.

Greetings

Chela Shanti