Can Sciatica be Prevented?

An injury or undue pressure to the pelvic region and vertebral column should be avoided as far as possible, which is good to prevent many other complications and not just sciatica. Precautions to prevent a slipped disc also apply to preventing sciatica.

Exercise that keep the back and the leg muscles strong can help prevention of sciatica. However, if sciatica is already existing, any exercise should be done as per medical guidance only so as to prevent the conditions from getting worse.

Learning to maintain a good body posture while walking or sitting down is very important. Long hours of sitting in a bad position can cause muscle pains or lower back pain. Preventing of both of these can help prevent sciatica to a large extent.