STOP Stretching Your Hamstrings For Sciatica Relief! Do THIS Instead!

Stretching your hamstrings will NOT help your sciatica, but THESE exercises will! Physical therapist leads you through the best stretches and exercises for sciatic nerve pain relief at home. Learn why you get sciatica, why stretching your legs doesn't help, and what you should do instead for maximum pain relief!

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🛑 **Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings for Sciatica Pain Relief! Do This Instead!**:
Are you tired of battling sciatica pain with ineffective stretches? It's time to change your approach! In this video, we debunk the myth of using hamstring stretches for sciatica relief and introduce a better solution. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to effective sciatica pain management with these targeted exercises!

🤔 **What Is Sciatica?**:
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, typically affecting one side of the body. This pain can range from mild discomfort to excruciating sensations, often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the leg. Sciatica is commonly caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often due to a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or piriformis syndrome.

❌ **Why Hamstring Stretches Don't Help Sciatica**:
Contrary to popular belief, stretching the hamstrings may not effectively address sciatica pain. While tight hamstrings can contribute to discomfort, they are a SYMPTOM of the problem, not the primary cause of the nerve irritation. In fact, excessive stretching of the hamstrings can exacerbate sciatica by placing additional strain on the lower back and aggravating underlying spinal issues. It's time to ditch the ineffective stretches and focus on targeted exercises that address the root cause of sciatic pain.

💪 **Best Exercises for Sciatic Pain Relief**:
Ready to experience lasting relief from sciatica? Join us as we explore a series of gentle yet powerful exercises designed to alleviate sciatic nerve pain and improve mobility. From nerve flossing techniques to hip and glute strengthening exercises, these targeted movements target the underlying factors contributing to sciatica, promoting healing and long-term comfort.

0:00 Stop Stretching
0:43 Stretching Doesn’t Work
1:51 Treat The CAUSE
2:21 Stretching
4:05 Traction
6:33 Nerve Glides

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[albertoweissfisch]

Great video...Iam 88 years old...and help me a YOU BLESS YOU

[mrgrandlodge]

I've been crippled wit sciatica for the past 7weeks your videos were invaluable thank you so much for help relieving this horrible pain

[DannyGo]

Always like it when a new video pops up!

[bluwtrgypsy]

Always such great help. Best PT channel out there. Appreciate your time. The spinal/nerve diagram was so helpful, as are the exercises. Thank you.

[rodneyrichardson]

Great explanation for these exercises. Thankyou Irene x

[bladblommablad]

Thank you so very much, these videos are so helpful and lifegiving.
This morning at the gym I did the Cobra and some exercises you recommend to strengthen muscles and prevent sciatic nerve pain.
I also use two pillows in bed under my knees when I am on my back reading. I can not sleep with the pillows yet, but I am trying to.
I am following your videos and doing the exercises and it works !
Thank you !
🙏

[mariaaffan]

The last was a game changer- thank you

[rachellehmann]

Do you have any suggestions for after surgery workouts I can’t lift more than 10 pounds for a while

[arghasamajder]

Hlw sir I want to ask you a question. I am suffering from cervical disc bulge problem and I am now recovering slowly . And my question is that after I recover totally and I have no nerve problems and neck pain . Can I back to play sports again?? I am a sports lover and I basically play cricket. So my question is that after my total recovery can I play sports again ??

[ooscarr.]

You need to make a video on groin stretches

[RichRich]

My low back is feeling great. I'm afraid if I do anything, it'll get bad again

[thetalkingtoucan]

Looking for a video on stabbing pain in middle of upper back ? Any suggestions please I do like your videos

[nbopuser]

I’m having PT for sciatica issues and that first stretch (the one in the pic) feels like I’m ripping up my butt muscles. Hamstrings barely react. 2 months into PT, I can only confirm what you’re saying : I now do the exercises without pain but…I still can’t walk. That Still Hurts like the first day. Conclusion : exercises are useless to alleviate pain but Yes they do make the muscles better.
Then, PT added the dead bug. I’m overweight. Dead bug Multiplies the effect of my legs being heavier than someone else’s. It really reminds me of gym classes in my youth. A real trauma, I now realize. I try doing the dead bug and I’m super Angry for the rest of the day. When are those exercises finally going to be adapted to a person’s weight ? Never I guess. My youth was 50 years ago.

[johnrohrs]

Are the 3-5 minutes of ankle pumps separate from the 2-3 minutes of nerve glides?

[Stoneknits]

The table thing worked thank you! I’ve had sciatica for 7 months, an mri shows it’s degradation of the spine in the lower back. How many times a day can I do the table exercise?🤭

[utoo]

What is this shoe and color combination? I can't find it anywhere, please

[rashminarwani]

How sciatica is detected? I have been suffering from lower back pain on left side and physiotherapy session along with muscle relaxing medicines gives me temporary relief.

[halliwell]

I still want these Jordan's. I wish youd let me get them so that you could autograph them for me. I really love your vids.

[paulpittman]

I’ve had sciatica issues almost my whole life but what I’m having now skips by lower back and straight to my leg. The thing that worries me is when I’m sitting I feel the pain but when I put my chin to my chest the pain in my leg really cranks up. Is this something else?

[THEDJM_]

Sir how to target hamstring muscles in the gym if someone has sciatica.. coz targeting hamstring recreates the problem.. what is the safest way to do so...