Relief for sciatica : 

Physical therapy helps to relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve and significantly improve the condition of those affected by sciatica. Treatment includes both active and passive methodologies for the patients. During the passive treatment; the therapists help to relax the body and relieve the excessive pressure felt by patients. Further, it helps to prepare the body for therapeutic exercise. The active treatment for sciatica includes exercises which focus on strengthening, stretching, and aerobic conditioning. The aim of strengthening exercises are to ensure that the spinal column, muscles and ligaments and strong and less prone to damage. They focus on the lower back, abdominal, gluteus and hip muscles. The objective is to provide pain relief, achieve better alignment, prevent injuries and ensure that, the movements which stretch or twist the spine cause no damage to the individual. Stretching exercises are recommended to alleviate the sciatic pain and remove the stiffness experienced by muscles in the affected area. Stretching is focused on the hamstring area, arms and leg extensions etc. This helps to restore and preserve the ease in movement. Make these exercises a part of your daily routine to increase flexibility and prevent conditions like sciatica from re appearing. Care should be taken to avoid strenuous activities which involve excessive bending, lifting of heavy objects or sudden movements, as it worsens the condition. Incorporating physical therapy into your fitness regime can help to improve posture and alleviate the painful symptoms of sciatica. It also helps to prevent any further occurrence or damage in the future.