sciatica

Sciatica: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis

Brief overview Symptoms: tingling, electric shock-like or pulling pain, numbness, paralysis Treatment: Depends on cause and severity; treatment options include medications, surgery, physical therapy, heat treatments, massages Causes: Herniated disc, vertebral body injuries, articular rheumatism, inflammations, abscesses, bruises, tumors, infections Prognosis: With timely, proper treatment, the chances are good that the symptoms will heal completely. … Sciatica: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis

Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Many women suffer from back pain during their pregnancy; especially in the lumbar spine. One form of this is sciatic pain. This affects almost every second woman during pregnancy. The sciatic nerve is the longest peripheral nerve in the human body and originates between the fourth lumbar and second cruciate vertebrae and runs from the … Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Physiotherapy | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Physiotherapy Many affected persons take a relieving posture because of the complaints. In the case of sciatica pain, those affected bend the painful leg and tilt it slightly outwards. The upper body shifts obliquely to the opposite side. Although this behavior reduces the problem in the short term, other muscles then tense up and the … Physiotherapy | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Causes/Symptoms | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Causes/Symptoms Sciatic pain usually occurs on one side and has a pulling, “tearing” character. They usually radiate from the lower back over the buttocks to the lower legs. In this area, sensory disturbances can also occur in the form of tingling (“formication”), numbness or electrifying / burning sensations. In rare cases, sciatic pain is also … Causes/Symptoms | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Alternative treatment methods | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

Alternative treatment methods Sciatica pain can also be relieved by homeopathic remedies such as Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy), Gnaphalium (woolweed) or Aesculus (horse chestnut). The same applies to externally applied St. John’s wort oil. Light and gentle movements in Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong can equally provide relaxation, stimulate the blood circulation and alleviate … Alternative treatment methods | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy

ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Contrary to the general assumption that the treatment of diseases during pregnancy is only possible to a limited extent, there is a multitude of alternative therapy methods that can be applied to pregnant women without any problems. These include a series of exercises to release the blockage in the sacroiliac joint and to loosen and … ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Physiotherapy | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy for ISG complaints during pregnancy can sometimes differ greatly from the treatment of a non-pregnant patient. While normally the problems are tried to be controlled with the help of mobilization, manipulation or massage techniques, this is only possible to a limited extent during pregnancy. Especially in more advanced stages of pregnancy, some of … Physiotherapy | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Employment ban | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Employment ban Whether an employment prohibition is pronounced for a pregnant woman with ISG complaints always depends on the individual situation and the job to be performed. In general, a ban on employment should only be imposed if the activity to be performed would endanger the welfare of the mother or the unborn child. By … Employment ban | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Summary | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Summary All in all, although the treatment options for ISG complaints during pregnancy are limited, those affected do not have to live with the pain. Thanks to a number of therapeutic approaches, it is possible to control the pain caused by the sacroiliac joint. The performance of various exercises is suitable for the acute treatment … Summary | ISG complaints during pregnancy – exercises

Sciatic pain | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy

Sciatic pain Sciatica pain during pregnancy is not uncommon. The unusual shift of the body’s center of gravity, the increasing weight due to the growing baby’s tummy and the softening of the tissue due to increased hormone production often lead to problems in the area of the sciatic nerve. The nerve runs from the lumbar … Sciatic pain | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy

Exercises for back pain during pregnancy

During pregnancy, back pain is not uncommon. Since pregnant women are somewhat limited in their choice of therapy, conservative therapy methods are often used, which help to get the complaints under control. Especially the execution of specific exercises to loosen, stretch, strengthen and stabilize the back muscles have proven to be a good alternative to … Exercises for back pain during pregnancy

Therapy/treatment | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy

Therapy/treatment There are numerous therapeutic approaches to treat back pain during pregnancy. Some of these options are listed below. 1) Tapen Taping is a popular and successful way to treat back pain during pregnancy. Usually the so-called Kinesiotape is used, which is an elastic cotton tape. These are elastic cotton tapes which act specifically on … Therapy/treatment | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy