Sciatica is more than just a literal pain in the butt (and back and legs).
When it strikes, it can cause misery and debilitating pain, instantly putting a damper on your life.
Laying on your stomach, spread both hands flat on the floor under your shoulders, hugging elbows in.
Pressing your lower body into the earth, inhale and begin lifting your torso.
Drop your shoulders away from your ears, lift through the chest, and send your gaze upward.
Relax the lower back and keep the back of the neck long.
Hold the stretch for 8 to 10 breaths.
Start inDownward-Facing Dogpose with your feet together.
Slowly lower both legs.
Hold the position for eight to ten breaths, then switch to the other side.
While in a seated position, cross your right leg over your straightened left leg.
Hug your right knee with your left arm, making sure to keep your back straight.
Hold this stretch for 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat on the opposite side.
Performing self trigger-point therapy using a lacrosse or tennis ball can be very effective at delivering sciatica pain relief.
Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds or until you notice a significant reduction in pain.
Move to the next painful spot.
The total time spent on this exercise should be between 5 to 10 minutes.
