How to Fix Sciatica [THE SURPRISING TRUTH]

Summary by Krater

Dr. Aaron Horschig explains how to identify and fix sciatica caused by either low back issues or piriformis syndrome, demonstrating specific diagnostic tests and corrective exercises such as stool tests, piriformis stretches, piriformis massages, side plank clamshells, and nerve flossing.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix sciatica pain?

• sciatica screening
• low back sciatica
• piriformis syndrome
• stool test for back pain
• internal rotation test
• piriformis stretch
• piriformis massage
• side plank clamshell
• nerve floss

Exercises

• stool test · chair
• internal rotation test
• piriformis stretch · 3 for 30 seconds
• piriformis massage · massage ball · 2 minutes
• side plank clamshell · resistance band · 5 to 10 seconds hold
• nerve floss · bench · 10 to 20 reps

What it concludes

• Scrutinizing whether sciatica stems from the lower back or piriformis is necessary to prescribe the correct treatment.
• Limiting spinal flexion and avoiding prolonged sitting or extension postures helps reduce low back-related sciatica symptoms.
• Performing the internal rotation test differentiates between short and long piriformis syndrome.
• External rotation stretches like the piriformis stretch can alleviate symptoms of short piriformis syndrome without increasing pain.
• Side plank clamshells stabilize lateral hip muscles and help correct movement problems associated with long piriformis syndrome and knee collapse.
• Nerve flossing helps mobilize the sciatic nerve up and down the spine and low back to decrease symptom severity.