Editing Sciatica (section)

===Physical activity===
Physical activity is often recommended for the [[conservative management]] of sciatica for persons who are physically able.<ref name="NEJM2015" /> Bed rest is not recommended.<ref name="pmid32291226">{{cite journal | author=Ostelo RW | title = Physiotherapy management of sciatica | journal= [[Journal of Physiotherapy]] | volume=66 | issue=2 | pages=83–88 | year=2020 |  doi =  10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.005 | pmid=32291226 | doi-access=free }}</ref> Although structured exercises provide small, short-term benefit for leg pain, in the long term no difference is seen between exercise or simply staying active.<ref name="pmid26165218">{{cite journal | vauthors=Fernandez M, Hartvigsen J, Ferreira PH | title = Advice to Stay Active or Structured Exercise in the Management of Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | journal= [[Spine (journal)|Spine]] | volume=40 | issue=10 | pages=1457–1466 | year=2015 |  doi = 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001036 | pmid=26165218 }}</ref> The evidence for [[physical therapy]] in sciatica is unclear though such programs appear safe.<ref name=NEJM2015/><!-- Quote = The benefits of physical therapy and various exercise regimens are difficult to determine, and the superiority of any one program has not been established, although most appear to be safe. --> Physical therapy is commonly used.<ref name=NEJM2015/> Nerve mobilization techniques for sciatic nerve are supported by tentative evidence.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Basson|first1=Annalie|last2=Olivier|first2=Benita|last3=Ellis|first3=Richard|last4=Coppieters|first4=Michel|last5=Stewart|first5=Aimee|last6=Mudzi|first6=Witness|date=2017-08-31|title=The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis|journal=Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy|volume=47|issue=9|pages=593–615|language=en|doi=10.2519/jospt.2017.7117|pmid=28704626|hdl=1871.1/c965ed2a-c397-403f-8790-275a4cb9fbde |s2cid=3421251|url=https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/c965ed2a-c397-403f-8790-275a4cb9fbde |quote=The majority of studies had a high risk of bias|hdl-access=free}}</ref>