When to Avoid Walking
The goal of sciatica treatment is to minimize the inflammation on the sciatic nerve, which helps improve the symptom. In general, when your pain level is higher than 7 on a scale of 10, it is better to avoid walking and just take a rest. This can help reduce inflammation. For pain levels between 4 and 6, it can be a warning sign. You may need to walk in shorter distances and time. For pain levels between 0 and 3, there would be minimal restrictions on your walking activities. Overall, only walk when you feel comfortable and avoid physical activities when pain becomes worse with movement. [6]
