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Exercises For Sciatica Pain Relief – H&S Sports & Fitness

3 Easy Exercises To Alleviate Sciatica

SciaticaSciatica is an excruciating pain that is usually caused by pressure on the Sciatic Nerve that radiates down one or both of the legs from the lower back. Below are 3 common exercises that can help alleviate Sciatica. However, before attempting any of the below exercises, it is recommended to seek your doctor’s advice.

1. Knee To Chest Or Knee To Opposite Shoulder

Starting by lying on your back with a small cushion under your head. Bend your knees with feet flat on the ground. Now begin with your right knee, with the help of your hands (around your knee), bring your right knee towards your chest & hold it up to 30seconds (Don’t overdo it, make sure you are relaxed whilst doing this and only stretch as far as you can). You can let your knee return to the starting position and now repeat this with the left knee. Do reps of 3. You can do the same exercise but rather than bringing your knee up to your chest you can bring it towards the opposite shoulder.

2. Back Extension 

Begin with lying on your stomach with your upper body propped up on your elbows, whilst hips touch the floor. Hold this position starting from 5 seconds working up to 30 seconds (make sure you don’t bend your neck backwards). Do 8-10 reps.

3. The Bridge

Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and arms flat on the side, with your palms facing down on the floor. Make sure your feet are together flat on the ground. Raise your buttocks off the floor and hold this bridge position for 8-10seconds, then slowly lower to the ground. Do 8-10 sets.