Q&A: Would Tae Kwon Do be more beneficial or harmful if I suffer from sciatica?
Question by verosbiris: Would Tae Kwon Do be more beneficial or harmful if I suffer from sciatica?
I have suffered from sciatica for over 6 years but would really like to join Tae Kwon Do; I don’t know if I would be further injured or if the stretching would help me get better.
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Answer by I Like Reading
I’m no doctor and am not familiar with sciatica, but TKD can be pretty strenuous on the legs and back. It’s is a martial art that focuses mostly on kicking and requires you be in pretty good physical condition (not saying that you are not, of course)
Usually TKD requires sparring with pads, so I don’t know if that might affect your sciatica. Certainly some of the stretches and movements can be helpful, but I think you might want to speak to your doctor before starting any martial art.
Good luck!
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