<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.my mother is suffering from sciatic pain since 5 years and she had surgery lase 2 years back and her pain was doubled and un explainable pain her 2 legs were swollen and anable to walk sit and sleep easily, please give suggestion to be followed to releive the pain. iam in contact from india. hyderabad.  <response>: Hello, Sorry to hear about the condition of you mother. It would have been good if you had mentioned the type of surgery done.However, here are some exercise that will help her in reducing the swelling and pain.1lie down on the back with knees bend and press the back on the bed with the help of stomach muscles and hold for 10 seconds and release.2While on you back lift the leg up without bending at knee slightly above the bed30 degreesand take it down3while in above position leg uprotate the foot outwards, bend the knee and turn the whole leg inward toward the other leg and straighten the leg4while standing place one foot on a stool2 feet height, suppose its the right footextend backwards and bend toward the left side and come back to starting position.5while sitting do ankle toe movements 1000 times throughout the day I.e40 times every hour in 12 hours approximately6In sitting extend the knee and take it back to normal7Apart from this activities like walking, jogging,yoga avoid back bending positions will help in recovery. These are only some exercise, each needs to be done 2 times daily with 10 repetitions each time. All need to be done alternatively on both legs. For further help or suggestions you can contact you can also refer to a physiotherapist in your locality for further treatment. Hope this helps you and your mother gets well soon thank you 