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Condition · Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica
Sciatic Nerve Pain

People with radiating pain from lower back down one or both legs

Training Protocol

McKenzie extensions (press-ups) if centralisation occurs. Nerve flossing (sciatic nerve glide). Core stability (McGill Big 3). Walking is therapeutic. Progress to deadlift patterns only after pain centralises and reduces.

Nutrition Strategy

Anti-inflammatory stack: omega-3 (3g EPA/DHA), turmeric (curcumin 500mg with piperine), Vitamin B12 (nerve health).

What To Avoid

Seated forward folds (loaded flexion), heavy squats during acute phase, prolonged sitting.

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