Stretches/Exercises To Relieve Sciatica and Lower Back Pain

“Sciatica” is commonly used to refer to pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the leg. Sciatic nerve pain or any lower back pain can be so excruciating and debilitating that you don’t even want to get off the couch. The sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis, This is a tiny but powerful muscle deep in your glutes that helps laterally rotate your hips.

If this gets gets too tight, it can impinge the sciatic nerve that runs through or under it, causing tremendous pain, tingling and numbness in your lower extremities. Common causes of sciatica can include a ruptured disk, a narrowing of the spine canal or injury. You are advised to seek medical advice before starting these exercises for sciatica, and to stop immediately if you feel any pain.

Knee to chest stretch

Improves the flexibility of your low back

Do the Pigeon Yoga Pose

Not surprisingly, it involves positioning yourself much like the bird. It works to broadly open the hips

Piriformis Stretch

Great to do each day to alleviate tightening of the lower back and relieve tension from hip to foot.

Back extensions

This an extraordinary solution for back pain, knee pain, hip pain, plantar fascistic and many other chronic pains we get as active people.

Seated Hip Stretch

Stretch just until you feel gentle pulling in your muscle, and then hold the stretch in that position. The stretch shouldn’t be painful.