8 Exercises for Sciatica

8 Exercises for Sciatica
8. Deep Gluteal Stretch Lie on your back while keeping your knees bent. Place a cushion/book/flat pillow under your head. Raise one leg and place its ankle on the opposite knee; a rectangular space will be formed between your thighs. Grasp the thigh of the leg whose foot is resting on the ground and pull it towards you. You should feel an intense stretch in your buttocks though the spine should not lift off the ground. Hold the position for 20 – 30 seconds and release both legs. Repeat the movement on the other side. Take deep breaths when holding the position and lessen the duration of the stretch if your spine is extremely stressed during the movement. Original article and pictures take http://health.facty.com/conditions/sciatica/8-exercises-for-sciatica/8/ site