4 Mistakes with Sciatica Pain
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a general name given to any pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the back of the pelvis, through the buttocks, and travels along the back of both legs, ending at your […]
Best Core Exercises for Lower Back Pain (Chronic Lower Back Pain)
Lower back pain is a major health issue in Western countries and is associated with increasing medical expenditure, work absence, and is the most common musculoskeletal condition. Core stabilization exercises can be effective in reducing lower back pain (Read more). A reduction in core strength can lead to lumbar instability (Read more), and lumbar instability […]
Pain is not always equal damage
Pain is not always equal damage. Pain is a complex warning system, which your body uses to try to protect you from a potential threat or danger. For example, if you broke a bone in your foot, your body would produce pain to stop you walking on it and allow it to heal. Pain is […]
Workout routine for L4 L5 / L5 S1 Disc bulges and Sciatica Pain (Beginner)
In this routine I share with you a 20 minutes of workout routine for L4 L5 / L5 S1 Disc bulges and Sciatica Pain. In this routine I share with you a warm up to start and a cool down to finish your workout. If you experience L4 L5 / L5 S1 Disc Bulges you […]
Top exercises for sciatica pain relief
How to treat sciatica? Most cases of acute sciatica will pass without the need for treatment. You can follow this home self-help advice and usually help relieve the symptoms. However, for persistent sciatica, we suggest you may be advised to try a structured exercise program under the supervision of your Physical Therapist. Do not aggravate your symptoms: […]
Annular Tear L4L5 L5S1 Disc Bulges treatment
Your Spinal column has 33 vertebrae and the top three-quarters of which are separated by discs. These discs, 23 in all, serve to cushion and protect the vertebrae; they absorb shock and help to keep weight in the back evenly distributed. The inside of the disc, the nucleus, is made of a soft, gelatinous fluid, […]
4 Tips to keep your spine disc healthy
Would you like to know how to keep your intervertebral disc healthy? Research has shown vigorous physical activity beneficial for intervertebral disc health. They highlighted those participants with any amount of daily vigorous physical activity have better disc health than those without vigorous activity. Also, participants with greater than 30 minutes of daily moderate to […]
Back Pain Myth Buster
If you are experiencing back pain and you are worried about your back here is a couple of back pain myth that we would like to share with you. Myth 1 Moving will make my back pain worse This is a common mistake that most of my patients are doing after experiencing back […]
5 Practical Steps to Manage Lower Back Pain
Reduce pain. Build strength. Regain your independence. Is lower back pain affecting your work, sleep, hobbies or everyday activities? Whether your symptoms started recently or keep returning, it can be difficult to know how much to move and where to begin. At Dublin Sports Injury Clinic in Dublin 2, we help people understand their symptoms […]
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Rehabilitation and Exercises
Understand your diagnosis. Build strength. Regain confidence in movement. Have you been told that you have a pars defect or a vertebra that has moved forward? You may be wondering whether you can exercise, return to the gym or enjoy your hobbies again. Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are different conditions. Your rehabilitation depends on your symptoms, […]