Siatica and leg exercises

schwest76

I haven't done any type of leg exercises (except cardio) since I've been in therapy for my back pain; I'm too scared I'll do something to re-injure myself since some of the leg exercises can be hard on the back but I decided I want to try and reintroduce it into my workout. For those with the same type of problem, what has worked for you?

SonyaCele

after my episode of sciatica many years ago i was scared to do anything. I spent at least a year learning proper form before adding weight to anything that used my back. Then i started dead-lifting a 5lb kettelbell , and once i gained confidence, i added weight. it was the best thing for me, it strenghtened my back so much i have never had a drop of back pain again. Free weights have been my best friend. But learning proper deadlift form and eventually going heavy saved my back .