Josh Rubin from East West healing shares with us in this video.

This one takes a bit of practice to get right, there are a lot of points to remember

Lots of people suffer from piriformis syndrome. Some of the contributing factors inculde:

• Weak abdominals or core muscles
• Weak pelvic floor
• Anterior rotation of pelvis
• Gut dysfunction
• Nutritional inflammation
• Glutes become inhibited, leading to overusing piriformis
• Training or workout incorrectly
• Repetitive use issues

Instability seems to be more common than oversue.  Consulting a chiropractor or other health professional can help you pinpoint the real cause of pain and stiffness in the piriformis, legs and/or lower back.

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Sciatica Nerve Pain

Sciatic Nerve Can Become Entrapped in Several different Places Along it’s Path

Dr. Abelson draws out the path of the sciatic nerve right on the lovely model. This gives a great visual representation of where the sciatic nerve can have problems.

A variety of stretches and exercises are shown; each targeting a specific area.Sciatica — Kinetic Health – Video

Common Belief

Most people think sciatica comes from the entrapment of nerve roots in the lumbar spine area. Entrapment can actually happen anywhere along the full length of the sciatic nerve.

Piriformis Syndrome

Pressure from the piriformis muscle can cause sciatic nerve pain. The good news is stretching exercises can do a lot for people who have this particular problem. Some other things that may help include reducing caffeine – and thus muscle tension, and eating a less inflammatory diet.

Tight hamstrings?

Traveling down the leg, we have the hamstrings. tight hamstrings can also cause problems. The problem may even originate in the hamstrings, but cause pain in the back or down the leg into the calf/ ankle area.

Calf Area

The nerve actually divides into 2 paths at the calf. This presents another are of common entrapment.

My  Chiropractor said, “Wow”

It had been about 2 months since my motorcycle accident, just last February. My back pain had been mostly just mild for the better part of 20 years. Now it was a lot worse.  I was thrown from the bike with a concussion and sore back.

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Right away, I started going to my chiropractor more often. She studied my x-rays and MRI.

In the mean time the friend who brought me motorcycle riding, for the first time in my life, – He had to show me where the brakes were an dhow to shift.

He loaned me his inversion table. what a blessing that was.

Some other Great Therapies

I fired up my hot tub and added Epsom salts, dead sea salt and lavender essential oil.

I also started doing restorative yoga, on a daily basis.

Lying on tennis balls, was wonderful for my spine.

80% Improvement in my back

I have given my back special treatment, massage and some TLC.

My chiropractor said this week. ” You have an 80% improvement.”

I’m glad to report, I can feel the improvement. It’s a welcome blessing in my life.

Everyone is different, consult with your personal health professional, if you have back issues.