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Sciatica can be incredibly painful and stop you in your tracks 😣. In today’s tutorial, we’ll show you a quick routine to give you immediate relief from your sciatica symptoms if done correctly. We’ll demonstrate each movement and stretch with the proper technique to ensure you can perform them safely and effectively 💪.

We’ll release tension pulling on the low back, decompress the lumbar spine, and reduce congestion and inflammation around the nerves for instant relief 🧘‍♂️.

🚫 Mistakes to Avoid Before Starting 🚫

Sciatica is typically caused by injuries to the lower back, often at L4/L5 and L5/S1, involving issues like disc herniations or spinal stenosis. Many people unknowingly make their sciatica worse by doing stretches without considering the lumbar spine. Here’s a quick tip to help you get the technique right and avoid aggravating your condition 🔄.

📏 Using Tape to Isolate Your Spine from Your Hips 📏

Use household tape to stick along your lower back from the L5/S1 segment up about 3-4 inches. This will help ensure your spine doesn’t move during the routine. If the tape pulls off your back, you need to adjust your posture and try again.

🛋️ Four Steps to Relieve Sciatica Fast 🛋️

-Sit with a neutral spine next to a table for support.

-Place your left foot under the chair and right leg outstretched.

-Straighten your right leg until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh.

-Hold for 2 seconds, relax, and repeat 3-5 times.

-Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

-Sit with a neutral spine and knees bent at 90 degrees.

-Cross your right leg over your left knee.

-Hold your right shin with your left hand and press down on the right knee.

-Hold for 2-3 seconds, then pull the right knee to the left shoulder for 2-3 seconds.

-Repeat 3-5 times and hold each position for 20-30 seconds on the last repeat.

-Sit tall with a neutral spine and core engaged.

-Loop a twisted towel around your lower back.

-Pull the towel forwards and slightly up, allowing your pelvis to tilt.

-Hold for 2-3 seconds, then repeat 10-15 times.

Option 1: Icing

Use a cold pack or frozen peas on the lower lumbar spine for 3-5 minutes.

Option 2: Contrast Therapy

Apply heat for 3-5 minutes, then switch to icing.

Alternate for 20 minutes.

🔄 Long-Term Relief for Sciatica 🔄

This routine can help manage and relieve your sciatica pain, but for long-term relief, it’s essential to rebuild strength and control in your core, back, and hips. This will address the root cause of your sciatica and prevent relapses 🚀.

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0:00 Introduction

0:34 Protect Your Back

1:37 Step 1: Hamstring Release

4:34 Step 2: Hip Release

8:39 Step 3: Spine Mobilisation

10:36 Step 4: Reduce Inflammation

12:59 Routine Review