{"id":21036,"date":"2019-10-01T09:30:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T23:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=21036"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T00:12:30","slug":"what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Stretches &#038; Exercises to Relieve Sciatica"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Sciatic nerve pain can be a debilitating condition, whether it is chronic or episodic. Whilst sciatic is often a lifelong struggle to control, there are some simple exercises out there that help to manage this condition. These 6 stretches are easy enough to do at home no matter your physical condition, and they can greatly improve your experience of living with sciatic nerve pain.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#An_easy_stretch_for_sciatic_nerve_pain\" >An easy stretch for sciatic nerve pain:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Notes_on_this_stretch\" >Notes on this stretch:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#The_six_best_exercises_for_easing_sciatic_nerve_pain\" >The six best exercises for easing sciatic nerve pain:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Reclining_Pigeon_Pose\" >Reclining Pigeon Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Sitting_Pigeon_Pose\" >Sitting Pigeon Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Forward_Pigeon_Pose\" >Forward Pigeon Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Knee_to_opposite_shoulder\" >Knee to opposite shoulder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Sitting_spinal_stretch\" >Sitting spinal stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Standing_hamstring_stretch\" >Standing hamstring stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-the-best-stretches-for-sciatica\/#Are_You_Ready_For_Blys_Get_a_massage_today_Feel_better_tomorrow\" >Are You Ready For Blys? \r\nGet a massage today. Feel better tomorrow.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_easy_stretch_for_sciatic_nerve_pain\"><\/span>An easy stretch for sciatic nerve pain:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting on a table, clasp your hands behind your back and slouch with chin to chest. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex your foot (toes to ceiling) and extend the knee to test for range of motion and pain level on the affected side (your range of motion will be less, and more painful on this side, so be gentle).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do 10 reps on affected side, pausing at top and bringing leg back down slowly.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exercise and before stretching out the muscle, cross your affected leg over the unaffected one.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a tennis ball ball under the butt cheek and roll up onto the ball. Roll around until you find the sore spot\/trigger point.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do small circles on this spot for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With leg still crossed over, bend at waist and lean in different directions until you find the tightness. Stretch it for 30 seconds. You may need to pull at the knee to find the best stretch. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat set 2-3 times per sitting. Try to do it 2-3 times a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes_on_this_stretch\"><\/span>Notes on this stretch:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your <strong>quadratus lumborum<\/strong> <strong>(QL)<\/strong>, in the lower back on both sides of the lumbar spine, is the deepest abdominal muscle. QLs have a lot of trigger points that may mimic sciatic nerve pain, so it is best practice to release the whole area (you\u00a0may be affected by QL tension and <strong>not<\/strong> sciatic nerve pain). This will ensure you are getting maximum relief possible.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by warming up and releasing the hamstring, IT band (the tendon that runs down the length of the outer thigh), and adductors so that they aren\u2019t pulling on the muscles of the hip and it will be easier for you to release those muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"sciatic nerve pain\" width=\"3680\" height=\"2456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1.jpg 3680w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/form-w0YIvob3LlI-unsplash-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3680px) 100vw, 3680px\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_six_best_exercises_for_easing_sciatic_nerve_pain\"><\/span>The six best exercises for easing sciatic nerve pain:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reclining_Pigeon_Pose\"><\/span><b>Reclining Pigeon Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretch affects the tiny <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piriformis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0muscle, which sometimes becomes inflamed and presses against the sciatic nerve, causing pain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your back, bring your right leg up to a right angle. Clasp both hands behind the thigh, locking your fingers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left leg and place your right ankle on top of the left knee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the position for a moment. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do the same exercise with the other leg.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitting_Pigeon_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Sitting Pigeon Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stretches the glutes and lower back.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out straight in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right leg and put your right ankle on top of the left knee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean forward and allow your upper body to reach toward your thigh.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Pigeon_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Forward Pigeon Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>There are a few different variants of this one, but this is the classic version.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kneel on the floor on all fours, knees below hips and hands below shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the right knee forward and bend it at 90 degrees so that the right knee now sits between your hands and your right foot is beneath your left hip.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch the left leg out behind you on the floor, with the top of the foot on the ground and toes flexed into the floor. This is how you brace for support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift your body weight gradually from your arms to your legs. Sit up straight with your hands on either side of your legs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath, and on the exhale, lean your upper body forward over your front leg. Support your weight with your arms as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knee_to_opposite_shoulder\"><\/span><strong>Knee to opposite shoulder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to pull your knee only as far as it will comfortably go. You should feel a relieving stretch in your muscle, not pain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back with your legs extended and your feet flexed upward (toes to sky).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right leg and clasp your hands around the knee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently pull your right leg across your body toward your left shoulder. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold it there for 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push your knee so your leg returns to its starting position.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for a total of 3 reps, and then switch legs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitting_spinal_stretch\"><\/span><strong>Sitting spinal stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>This is a lovely, gentle stretch you can do throughout the day.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the ground with your legs extended straight out with your feet flexed upward.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the right knee across the left leg and place your foot flat on the floor, on the outside of the left knee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee to help you gently turn your body toward the right.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for 30 seconds and repeat three times, then switch sides.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dane-wetton-t1NEMSm1rgI-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"sciatic nerve pain\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dane-wetton-t1NEMSm1rgI-unsplash-1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dane-wetton-t1NEMSm1rgI-unsplash-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dane-wetton-t1NEMSm1rgI-unsplash-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dane-wetton-t1NEMSm1rgI-unsplash-1-1024x693.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_hamstring_stretch\"><\/span><strong>Standing hamstring stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your right foot on an elevated surface at or below your hip level. This could be a chair, ottoman, or step on a staircase.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flex your foot so your toes and leg are straight. If your knee tends to hyperextend, keep a slight bend in it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your body forward slightly toward your foot. The further you go, the deeper the stretch. Do not push so far that you feel pain.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release the hip of your raised leg downward as opposed to lifting it up. If you need help easing your hip down, loop a yoga strap or long exercise band over your right thigh and under your left foot.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for at least 30 seconds, and then repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not always possible to prevent sciatic nerve pain, and the condition may recur. The following can play a key role in protecting your back:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Exercise regularly<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0To keep your back strong, pay special attention to your core muscles \u2014 the muscles in your abdomen and lower back that are essential for proper posture and alignment. Ask your doctor to recommend specific activities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maintain proper posture<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you sit. Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests and a swivel base. Consider placing a pillow or rolled towel in the small of your back to maintain its normal curve. Keep your knees and hips level.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Use good body mechanics<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>If you stand for long periods, rest one foot on a stool or small box from time to time. When you lift something heavy, let your lower extremities do the work. Move straight up and down. Keep your back straight and bend only at the knees. Hold the load close to your body. Avoid lifting and twisting simultaneously. 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