Sciatica Stretches

Do you experience sciatica pain? Some exercises and stretches help alleviate this pain. The best stretches to do are the ones that strengthen the lower back and abdominal muscles.

1. Knee to chest: this exercise helps with strengthen the abdominal muscles while also stretching the low back - hold each leg for about 10 seconds while alternating legs about 3-5 times. 

2. Birddogs: Keep your core engaged throughout the whole exercise, while not rushing through the movements. The back should stay in a straight line the whole time. Alternate sides, repeating 5 times. 

3. Child's pose to cobra: Sink deeper into the stretch as you go if you can for the childs pose, while in the cobra stretch keep the core muscles tight while holding for a few secon