Sciatica: Healing Back Pain Through Exercise by Katharina Brinkmann - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781905367917. Publisher: Lotus Publishing. Age Range: Adult. Overview. Sciatica: Healing Back Pain Through Effective Exercises is a practical, easy-to-follow self-help guide for anyone suffering from radiating back and leg pain. Written by sports therapist Katharina Brinkmann with sports editor Nicolai Napolski, it explains why piriformis syndrome, not just a slipped disc, is often the true culprit behind sciatica-type pain, and offers a clear, step-by-step exercise programme readers can safely follow at home to ease symptoms and rebuild strength.. About the Book. Millions of people suffer from back pain that shoots down into the buttocks and legs, and it is commonly assumed that a slipped disc is to blame. This book challenges that assumption, explaining how a tight or inflamed piriformis muscle can press directly on the sciatic nerve, producing the same painful symptoms. Because piriformis syndrome is frequently overlooked by doctors, many sufferers endure unnecessary pain, invasive investigations, or treatments aimed at the wrong problem. Katharina Brinkmann draws on her experience as a personal trainer and sports therapist to set out exactly how piriformis syndrome develops, how to recognise it, and — crucially — how to treat it using simple, targeted stretching and strengthening exercises that can be done at home without special equipment. The book takes readers through the anatomy of the condition in plain language before moving into a structured, illustrated exercise programme designed to release tension in the piriformis, restore mobility to the hip and lower back, and strengthen the surrounding muscles to prevent the pain returning. Co-author Nicolai Napolski, who experienced piriformis syndrome himself, brings a patient's perspective, making this a relatable guide rather than a dry clinical text. Whether sciatica pain has just started or become long-term, this book offers a drug-free, low-cost route