| The sciatic nerve is not actually a single nerve, | | | | usually prescibed stretching and strengthening |
| but a bundle of many nerves that leave the spine | | | | movements. Both are done to tolerance according |
| from the lower back and sacral regions. From | | | | to that days pain level. It is best to have a |
| here, the bundle moves towards the glutes then | | | | sciatica program designed by a Physical Therapist |
| splits to various destinations on the legs. One | | | | as few Personal Trainers have the knowledge to |
| nerve supplies the front of the thigh, one the | | | | work with a special population like sciatica. The |
| back and another the lower shin. Irritation of any | | | | contraindictated movement for all strengthening |
| of these nerves may cause tingling, pain or | | | | and stretching is forward flexion as this could |
| numbness we call sciatica. | | | | furthur irritate the condition. |
| Individuals with mild to moderate sciatica are | | | | |