McKenzie Exercises for Disc Hernia/ Nerve Root Compression/ Sciatica

Mckenzie rehab exercises for disc hernia, nerve root compression and sciatica are inspired by the movement fundamentals from yoga.

Sciatic nerve is the thickest and longest nerve in the body with 5 nerve roots. Starting from lower lumbar L4-L5 and upper sacral spinal nerves S1, S2, S3. Any compression of these nerve roots may contribute to pins/needles, numbness, radiating pain along the course of the nerve.

Causes:

1. Disc degeneration

2. Trauma

3. Weak core muscles causing stress on the spinal nerve.

4. Bad posture while lifting/moving/handling.

5. Sedentary lifestyle is one of the largest contributing factors for spinal pathologies in the modern society.