Sciatic Nerve Injury

Definition:
The sciatic nerve is usually injured at the root of the nerve in the lumbar spine resulting in pain, numbness and/or tingling into the buttocks and down the leg. On occasion tumors, pregnancy, or external compression may cause sciatic injury not related to the spine.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Lower back pain
  • Buttock pain
  • Pain, numbness or weakness in various parts of the leg and foot
  • "Pins and needles" sensation
  • Tingling and difficulty moving or controlling the leg
  • Typically symptoms only manifest on one side of the body
  • Pain may radiate below the knee
Causes
  • Spinal disc herniation
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Coughing/Sneezing
  • Muscular hypertension
  • Trauma
  • Surgery
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Massage therapy
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sciatic Nerve Injury Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Supine Dural Flossing
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Sciatic Nerve Injury Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Cross Leg Forward Bend
  • Plank Hold
  • Bridge Marching
  • Oblique Series

Sciatic Nerve Injury Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation