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EDISCSCULPTSciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, is compressed or inflamed. Stretching can help to relieve both of those problems, thus reducing the symptoms of sciatica and preventing future flare-ups. When the muscles are not tense, the chance of the sciatic nerve being compressed is reduced. In addition, stretching helps to promote blood flow, which means
Stretching Tips
Before you start stretching, it's important to know about important guidelines to follow. Failing to do so can result in injury or in the stretches being ineffective. Tips include:
The best stretches for your particular case will depend on the cause of the condition; for that reason as well as for safety reasons, it's best to consult a doctor about what stretch and exercise regimen is right for you. However, certain stretches are helpful to most people with sciatica.
Stretching the hamstrings and buttocks with exercises such as toe touches can help to relieve compression of the sciatic nerve in those areas. In addition, gently stretching the lower back using exercise such as a pelvic tilt can be extremely helpful.
To learn more about treatment for your back pain and related symptoms, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Stretching Tips
Before you start stretching, it's important to know about important guidelines to follow. Failing to do so can result in injury or in the stretches being ineffective. Tips include:
- Even if you only have symptoms on one side, always stretch both sides
- Never force a stretch; stretching shouldn't be painful
- Never "bounce" into a stretch; slowly lower to the point where you feel a slight stretch, and hold it there
- Hold all stretches 15-30 seconds, and repeat them 3 or so times; if you do less, you won't get the same benefits
- You should perform stretches even if you aren't currently experiencing a flare-up; they should be part of the routine for anyone who has suffered from sciatica
- Consult a doctor before starting any exercise or stretching regimen, especially if you are not already physically fit
The best stretches for your particular case will depend on the cause of the condition; for that reason as well as for safety reasons, it's best to consult a doctor about what stretch and exercise regimen is right for you. However, certain stretches are helpful to most people with sciatica.
Stretching the hamstrings and buttocks with exercises such as toe touches can help to relieve compression of the sciatic nerve in those areas. In addition, gently stretching the lower back using exercise such as a pelvic tilt can be extremely helpful.
To learn more about treatment for your back pain and related symptoms, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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