Piriformis

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Stretch It: Figure 4 for the Piriformis

Aug 17, 2007 - Ever feel like you have a sore tight bum, be it from running or sitting for too long? I think being generally tense can lead to over engaging the glute muscles (there’s reason the expression “tight a**” exists). Here is one of my favorite stretches. - 6 Comments

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Biking Booty Stretch

Jun 18, 2008 - If I am out for a long, long bike ride I like to stretch mid way. Not only does stretching make the second half of the ride more comfortable, it also prevents back pain and knee pain from creeping into the ride. I definitely feel my piriformis (located in the low booty area) tighten up around mile ten. - 1 Comment

You Asked: Stretch For Sciatica

Oct 14, 2009 - Hey Fit, I've been having issues with my sciatic nerve lately, I was wondering if you could post some stretches and/or yoga poses that would help with sciatica? Thanks! — Hitting a Nerve I feel your pain. - 8 Comments

Back pain and sciatica

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Surgery Kyphoplasty, a surgical technique used to treat spinal fractures, does not improve a person's back pain or quality of life, according to a review published in 2006 by a nonprofit health services research agency. Kyphoplasty should only be done if bed rest, medicines, and physical therapy do not relieve back pain. Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver gentle vibrations to an area of the body. - 0 Comments

Sciatica

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Sciatic nerve Cauda equina Sciatic nerve damage HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own. - 0 Comments

What's the Deal With: Sciatica

Sep 21, 2007 - Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body? It runs from your lower back, through your glutes, and down the back of each leg. No wonder it causes so many long lingering problems. - 6 Comments