Thursday, June 30, 2016

Stretches for Sciatic Nerve & Piriformis Muscle

"When the piriformis muscle becomes tight and/or inflamed, it can cause irritation of the sciatic nerve. This irritation leads to sciatic-like pain, tingling and numbness that run from the lower back, to the rear and sometimes down the leg and into the foot."

6 Stretches to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain
1- Pigeon Pose (Full)
2- Frog Pose (Please use a bolster to support you if you need it)
3- Reclined Pigeon (on back, pulling in one knee while ankle is propped on the knee)
4- Foam Roller or Therapy Balls: Roll over the muscle and massage that area.
5- Reclined Cow's Face Post (on back, pulling both feet in  and stretching the muscle)
6- Low Lung (aka Runner's Lung Pose)
Full Article: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/yoga/stretches-sciatic-nerve-pain

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