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DREase sciatic pain with safe, targeted movement that supports healing and strength!
Exercises for Sciatica Relief:
1️⃣ Sciatic Nerve Glide – Improves nerve mobility & reduces radiating pain.
⚠️ Avoid if sharp leg pain increases.
2️⃣ Figure 4 Rotation – Relieves piriformis tightness & buttock pain.
⚠️ Don’t force a deep stretch.
3️⃣ Glute Bridge (Band) – Strengthens glutes & reduces lumbar load.
⚠️ Keep spine neutral.
4️⃣ Clamshell – Improves hip stability & gait control.
⚠️ Avoid trunk rolling.
5️⃣ Superman – Builds back extensor strength & posture.
⚠️ Skip in acute disc issues or extension intolerance.
6️⃣ Piriformis Stretch – Reduces sciatic compression & hip tightness.
⚠️ Stop if pain radiates down the leg.
🔁 Progress gradually
✅ Pain should centralize, not travel down
Move with control, listen to your body, and stay consistent for lasting relief!
These exercises are prescribed according to each patient’s condition, pain level, and tolerance, and are progressed or regressed as needed under proper supervision.
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