Comments on: Yoga For Sciatica http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/ For the continuing education of Yoga teachers Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:22:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Adriana http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-896 Adriana Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:49:13 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-896 This article is a big help, I have a workshop and finding that some of the participants have this problem. Very helpful article. thank you This article is a big help, I have a workshop and finding that some of the participants have this problem. Very helpful article. thank you

]]> By: Yoga For Sciatica - Mudra and Yoga http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Yoga For Sciatica - Mudra and Yoga Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:58:50 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-888 [...] Yoga For Sciatica June 27th, 2009 By Dr. Rita Khanna Yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise for Sciatica related problems. As with any spinal injury, great caution is required when attempting any form of exercise, and this holds true for Yoga, as well. First, let us understand what Sciatica is. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It starts from our spinal cord, in the lower back, and passes down through the hip, into the back area, of the lower leg to each foot. The sciatic nerve controls the movement of many muscles in the thigh and leg, and also provides a means of sensory input to the brain. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated and inflamed, it results in Sciatica. Patients with Sciatica may suffer from sharp pain through the lower spine, a stabbing sensation in the buttock, knee/ankle pain, or even numbness in the leg. This usually happens only on one side of the body. COMMON CAUSES OF SCIATICA There are many causes of sciatica, such as long sittings for desk jobs, pregnancy, dehydration, spinal degeneration, etc. Once you experience the symptoms of Sciatica, get evaluated by your physician to determine the cause. Some more common causes of Sciatica include Herniated Disc, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and Piriformis Syndrome. HERNIATED DISK Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft disks filled with a jelly-like substance. These disks cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. A herniated disk is a disk that slips out of place or ruptures. If it presses on a nerve, it can cause Back Pain or Sciatica. Herniated discs are the most common cause of Sciatica. SPINAL STENOSIS It is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves, which cause pain in the low back, as well as pain, or abnormal sensations, in the legs, thighs, feet, or buttocks – or loss of bladder and bowel control. This is usually due to common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME The Piriformis muscle is one of the small muscles deep in the buttocks that rotates the leg outwards. It runs from the base of the spine and attaches to the thighbone (femur), roughly where the outside crease in your sit bones are. The Sciatic nerve runs very close to this muscle, and sometimes, even through it. If the muscle becomes tight, it can put pressure on the Sciatic nerve, causing irritation and inflammation. YOGA POSES [...] [...] Yoga For Sciatica June 27th, 2009 By Dr. Rita Khanna Yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise for Sciatica related problems. As with any spinal injury, great caution is required when attempting any form of exercise, and this holds true for Yoga, as well. First, let us understand what Sciatica is. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It starts from our spinal cord, in the lower back, and passes down through the hip, into the back area, of the lower leg to each foot. The sciatic nerve controls the movement of many muscles in the thigh and leg, and also provides a means of sensory input to the brain. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated and inflamed, it results in Sciatica. Patients with Sciatica may suffer from sharp pain through the lower spine, a stabbing sensation in the buttock, knee/ankle pain, or even numbness in the leg. This usually happens only on one side of the body. COMMON CAUSES OF SCIATICA There are many causes of sciatica, such as long sittings for desk jobs, pregnancy, dehydration, spinal degeneration, etc. Once you experience the symptoms of Sciatica, get evaluated by your physician to determine the cause. Some more common causes of Sciatica include Herniated Disc, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and Piriformis Syndrome. HERNIATED DISK Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft disks filled with a jelly-like substance. These disks cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. A herniated disk is a disk that slips out of place or ruptures. If it presses on a nerve, it can cause Back Pain or Sciatica. Herniated discs are the most common cause of Sciatica. SPINAL STENOSIS It is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves, which cause pain in the low back, as well as pain, or abnormal sensations, in the legs, thighs, feet, or buttocks – or loss of bladder and bowel control. This is usually due to common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME The Piriformis muscle is one of the small muscles deep in the buttocks that rotates the leg outwards. It runs from the base of the spine and attaches to the thighbone (femur), roughly where the outside crease in your sit bones are. The Sciatic nerve runs very close to this muscle, and sometimes, even through it. If the muscle becomes tight, it can put pressure on the Sciatic nerve, causing irritation and inflammation. YOGA POSES [...]

]]> By: devi http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-154 devi Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:49:32 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-154 Dear Doctor, Excellent article !!! It clears one's doubt about SCIATICA, the nerve problems and suggest a remedy thru YOGA. The Asanas are very well expalined , easy to understand and practice. Really appreciate the good job. With Warm Rgds... DEVI Dear Doctor,

Excellent article !!! It clears one’s doubt about SCIATICA, the nerve problems and suggest a remedy thru YOGA. The Asanas are very well expalined , easy to understand and practice.

Really appreciate the good job.

With Warm Rgds…
DEVI

]]> By: Linda Antignani http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Linda Antignani Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:11:24 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-149 Thank you, Dr. Rita! I work with prenatal students and your article sheds light on why sciatica occurs, how and what I can do to help the ladies. I really appreciate this article! Thank you, Dr. Rita! I work with prenatal students and your article sheds light on why sciatica occurs, how and what I can do to help the ladies. I really appreciate this article!

]]> By: mahesh http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-144 mahesh Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:08:43 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-144 Respected Rita madam, The article you send to me regarding sciatica is very detailed & specific. People like me who are beginners in this world of science are eagerly waiting for your valuable tips like this through out our stay in this field. May the almighty lead and light your way through out. With much regards, Mahesh. Respected Rita madam,
The article you send to me regarding sciatica is very detailed & specific.
People like me who are beginners in this world of science are eagerly waiting for your valuable tips like this through out our stay in this field.
May the almighty lead and light your way through out.
With much regards,
Mahesh.

]]> By: narendra chowdhary http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-141 narendra chowdhary Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:13:27 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-141 this a very good and simultaniously very relevant article i have been searching for. ihave gone through the same and found useful for me. I am a yoga teacher here in gujarat and curious to learn this encient art. in this regard I observed that the pose mentioned as MAKARASAN may be name as MARKATASAN as some of the texts naming it so. Thanks this a very good and simultaniously very relevant article i have been searching for. ihave gone through the same and found useful for me. I am a yoga teacher here in gujarat and curious to learn this encient art. in this regard I observed that the pose mentioned as MAKARASAN may be name as MARKATASAN as some of the texts naming it so. Thanks

]]> By: NIRMAL.J.KAUR http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-140 NIRMAL.J.KAUR Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-140 Thank you so much. You helped me enormously in healing me. I stay indebted to you . Thank you so much. You helped me enormously in healing me. I stay indebted to you .

]]> By: psrao http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-134 psrao Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:10:50 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-134 I am a high BP patient and using medicines since 1998 onwards continuously.What are the yogasanas recommended for me to keep healthy and mentally as well as physically energetic. I am a high BP patient and using medicines since 1998 onwards continuously.What are the yogasanas recommended for me to keep healthy and mentally as well as physically energetic.

]]> By: Narayana Gosada, Kasaragod http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Narayana Gosada, Kasaragod Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:15:07 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-129 Most Respected Dr. Rita Khanna The article is very detailed and fantastically illustrated with great efforts by the doctor. She has devoted her deep devotion to the article. She is a real dedicated yogi. What a scientific explanation of the YOGA poses. Even a beginner can understand this. Hats off to Dr. Rita Khannaji Most Respected Dr. Rita Khanna
The article is very detailed and fantastically illustrated with great efforts by the doctor. She has devoted her deep devotion to the article. She is a real dedicated yogi. What a scientific explanation of the YOGA poses. Even a beginner can understand this. Hats off to Dr. Rita Khannaji

]]> By: Vaidya shivaji http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/2009/06/27/yoga-for-sciatica/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Vaidya shivaji Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:53 +0000 http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/blog/?p=1580#comment-128 excellent excellent

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