[lagster]

Vickie,

The exercises seem to be helping! You asked about what I am doing specifically with SQUATS... I just use the 12 lb. dumbells. I stand erect, then just bend my knees to about parallel to the ground. The weight goes back on to my heels when bending, then I straighten the knees to go back to starting position. I have been doing about 20 daily.

I saw your recommendation to alternate days, so I am changing that to every other day.

Do you think it is good to do strength training before the sciatica is calmed down, or is it OK to do light training? I have been told that I will always probably have some pain because of the slight disc problem I have.

Thanks,

lagster