Sciatica: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief

Sciatica: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
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Signs of sciatic nerve pain are feelings of numbness or tingling that begins in the lower back region, goes through the buttocks, and runs down the leg, following the path of the sciatic nerve.

Sciatic nerve pain is a symptom of an underlying condition that affects the sciatic nerve. Conditions that can lead to sciatic nerve pain are a lumbar herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis.

Fortunately, physical therapy and exercises can help relive sciatic nerve pain and improve the condition by increasing strength and flexibility.

 Stretching

Stretching the hamstring is best when dealing with sciatica nerve pain, as the sciatic nerve runs through the hamstring (Photographee.eu/Shutterstock)
Stretching the hamstring is best when dealing with sciatica nerve pain, as the sciatic nerve runs through the hamstring Photographee.eu/Shutterstock
Devon Andre
Devon Andre
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Devon Andre holds a bachelor's in forensic science from the University of Windsor in Canada and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Andre is a journalist for Bel Marra Health, which first published this article. This article was originally published on www.belmarrahealth.com. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BelMarra