This exercise targets: hamstrings
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on the exercise mat and stretch both legs out in front of you. Bend over and try to reach your toes, but do not bend your knees. Reach to the point you do not feel any pain.
Tips:
Control the stretch with the degree of leaning forward.
Only if you can, grab your soles from above and increase the stretch by pressing the soles toward your body.
Pay attention to your body's flexibility and don't over-stretch.
Continue to the point you do not feel pain.
If you can't reach the tips of your toes or if you want to deepen the stretch, place a strap on the balls of your feet and gently pull.
Regardless of your diagnosis, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching.
Tight hamstrings increase the stress on the lower back and often cause some of the conditions that result in sciatica.
Number of repetitions: Stay in this position for 30 seconds
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on the exercise mat and stretch both legs out in front of you. Bend over and try to reach your toes, but do not bend your knees. Reach to the point you do not feel any pain.
Tips:
Control the stretch with the degree of leaning forward.
Only if you can, grab your soles from above and increase the stretch by pressing the soles toward your body.
Pay attention to your body's flexibility and don't over-stretch.
Continue to the point you do not feel pain.
If you can't reach the tips of your toes or if you want to deepen the stretch, place a strap on the balls of your feet and gently pull.
Regardless of your diagnosis, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching.
Tight hamstrings increase the stress on the lower back and often cause some of the conditions that result in sciatica.
Number of repetitions: Stay in this position for 30 seconds