{"title":"Lotus Publishing","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sciatica-healing-back-pain-katharina-brinkmann-paperback","title":"Sciatica: Healing Back Pain Through Exercise by Katharina Brinkmann - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781905367917\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Lotus Publishing\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSciatica: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMillions 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 towards lasting relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the real, often-missed cause of sciatica-type pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step exercises you can do safely at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a qualified sports therapist and personal trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, jargon-free explanations of piriformis syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drug-free, low-cost approach to long-term pain relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for anyone who has been told \"it's just a slipped disc\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatharina Brinkmann is a sports therapist and personal trainer with extensive experience helping clients recover from and prevent musculoskeletal injuries, including chronic back and leg pain. She co-wrote this guide with sports editor Nicolai Napolski, who suffered from piriformis syndrome himself and brought first-hand insight into the condition's impact and treatment. Together they created a practical, accessible resource that combines professional expertise with real patient experience, aimed at helping readers understand and manage their pain without relying solely on medical intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear, compassionate and genuinely practical, this guide cuts through confusing medical jargon to give sciatica sufferers a real path to relief. 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