What’s up, fam?
Today, we’re going to talk about something that affects a lot of us – sciatica. If you’re not too sure what that is, it’s a condition where you feel pain in your lower back, hips, and legs. It can be caused by a lot of things like age, injury, or even just sitting for too long.
Here are 10 sciatica stretches that you can do anytime, anywhere:
1. Piriformis stretch – Lie on your back, put your right ankle on your left knee, and pull your left knee towards your chest.
2. Seated spinal twist – Sit on the floor with your legs crossed, twist your torso to the right and hold on to your left knee with your right hand.
3. Knee-to-chest stretch – Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest, holding them with both hands.
4. Cat-cow stretch – Get on your hands and knees, arch your back up like a cat, and then drop it down like a cow.
5. Forward fold – Stand up straight and then bend forward as far as you can, touching your toes if you can.
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6. Reclining pigeon pose – Lie on your back, put your right ankle on your left knee, and then lift your left leg off the ground, hugging it towards your chest.
7. Hamstring stretch – Lie on your back and bring your right leg up towards your chest, holding it with both hands.
8. Figure-four stretch – Lie on your back, cross your right ankle over your left knee, and then pull your left thigh towards your chest.
9. Standing hamstring stretch – Stand with your feet hip-width apart and then bend forward, reaching towards your toes.
10. Cobra pose – Lie on your stomach, put your hands under your shoulders, and then lift your chest off the ground.
So there you have it, guys – 10 sciatica stretches that you can do anytime, anywhere. Just remember to take it slow and listen to your body. If something feels too uncomfortable, then stop or modify the stretch accordingly.
