YOGA FOR SCIATICA
Pain in the distribution of the sciatic nerve is called as sciatica
CAUSES
- Injury
- Ruptured disc or osteoarthritis of the lower spine
- Tumours of the pelvis
- Exposures to cold and damp
- Deformities of the lower spine
CLINICAL FEATURES
- Onset may be sudden or gradual
- Constant aching pain is felt in the lumbar region and may radiate to the buttock, thigh, calf and foot.
- Pain is exacerbated by coughing or straining and may be relieved by lying flat.
YOGIC PRACTICES
ASANA:
- Advasana
- Makrasana
- Matsyakridhasana
- Tadasana
- Vajrasana
- Bhujangasana Ardha shalabhasana
- Ushtrasana
- Katichakrasana
- Backward bending
PRANAYAMA:
- Nadi shuddhi
- Ujjayi
- Brahmari