What lifts can I do with Sciatica

I’m assuming you’re experiencing sciatica pain because you did something to your lower back. Don’t do anything that loads the spine. Back squat, deadlift, standing over head press, etc. You can train your legs with things like curls, extensions and presses, but you should stay away from things that load the spine and cause spinal flexion. You should also find a physical therapist who has worked with athletes and also lifts weights themselves. He or she will be able to tell you how you got hurt and help you get out of pain and help you heal the injury. After you’re better you can start working on building core stability or address mobility issues to help keep you safer. But first thing’s first: stop loading the spine and get help to get out of pain.

I'm dealing with this now. I've gotten very different opinions. First was steroids and anti inflamatories with 6 weeks off from working out. After 6 weeks, I felt no different. Went to a Physical Therapist recommended by my crossfit gym. He wasn't concerned with pure spinal compression...more theb improper spinal flexion with compression. He worked on hip flexor mobility and stuff. I'd feel a lot better after those sessions. He told me as long as the exercises weren't hurting me, it shouldn't be a problem. I had to quit crossfit. I found it way too easy to have bad form doing a metcon where I had to do reps of something like a clean while tired.

For the last 3 weeks, I've just been doing stronglifts 5x5 and although it's not 100% better, it's definitely not any worse than the significant time I took off doing nothing. It's still early in that program, so the weight isn't huge, but I really think the focus on better form really doesn't have me worried about doing more damage.

I found that even leg extensions and curls hurt when I had sciatic issues. I just did everything single leg so I could use less weight and still do good movements. Single leg squats holding dumbbells, same with deadlifts, lunges, etc