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Sciatica Stretches.Which sciatica stretches are best for my conditon?" is a question frequently asked by my clients.They want to learn to stretch their sciatic nerve and give some relief to their discomfort, but are often worried they will do more harm than good!. And ... they are wise to be concerned! Before I tell you how to stretch your sciatic nerve it is essential to point out that stretches performed on an irritated nerve that is not tight may worsen your sciatica symptoms greatly. It is only rarely that I find a sciatic nerve that requires stretching. 
More often, it is the muscles, joints and ligaments that becoming tight around your sciatic nerve that causes your sciatica.
If a muscle - through which the sciatic nerve passes - becomes tight, it can pull or compress your sciatic nerve. This causes pain, pins and needles and sometimes numbness. A common example of muscle tightness compressing the sciatic nerve is the piriformis muscle. This is a muscle deep in your buttocks that often tightens and causes compression to your sciatic nerve - the end result being sciatica. The treatment for this form of sciatica is primarily to stretch and loosen your piriformis muscle. If, instead, you stretch your sciatic nerve without first releasing the piriformis muscle - your sciatic symptoms may worsen. Seek the correct cause of your sciatica with your physiotherapist before you embark on any stretches or other treatments. If the cause or your sciatica does suggest a nerve that requires stretching it should first be performed under the guidance of a Physiotherapist or other qualified health care professional. This is because nerves are very sensitive to stretching and the appropriate pressure to stretch your nerve needs to be identified carefully. FOllowing this, your therapist will advise you on the frequency and number of nerve stretches to do daily to resolve the tightness in the nerve tissue.  The most common sciatic stretch that I use is as follows:
Never stretch through pain, pins and needles or numbness. If your symptoms worsen following a stretch, then stop! It usually suggests an overstretching of the nerve which may be inflamed and irritated. Another treatment may be required before further nerve stretching or sciatica exercises are undertaken. Always seek medical advice for your sciatica as it usually requires mobilisation and specific treatments to each individual case. Return from Sciatica Stretches to Sciatica Return from Sciatica Stretches to Back Pain Relief Home |
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