Motion Specific Release

Few phrases on an imaging report sound more unsettling than degenerative disc disease. The name can suggest that the spine is damaged and destined to deteriorate. In reality, it describes changes in the spinal discs that become increasingly common with age and are often found in people who have no pain at all.

Low back pain can change the rhythm of your entire day. Sitting, sleeping, working, exercising, or simply putting on your shoes may suddenly become difficult. When the pain is intense and no clear cause has been identified, it can also leave you wondering what is wrong and whether it is safe to keep moving.

There is no single “best exercise” for sciatica. The right starting point depends on the suspected source of symptoms, neurological findings, symptom sensitivity, current capacity, and how the leg pain responds to movement.