| Exercise #1- Piriformis Stretch | |
1. Start by laying on your back with you head flat on the floor and you legs extended out. 2. Bring your knees to you chest, and cross your left leg over your right leg. 3. With you hands, pull your right knee towards your chest. 4. Hold this stretch for 20 seconds making sure you back is flat against the floor then switch to the left leg. 5. Perform this exercise 3 times daily to keep your muscles from tightening back up. |
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| Exercise #2 - Knee/Chest Exercise | |
1. Start by laying on your back with you head flat on the floor an your legs extended out. 2. Always do this stretch on a hard flat surface such as a carpet floor. (Not a bed or sofa) 3. Bring one knee up toward your chest while keeping your other leg slightly bent at the knee. 4. Use your hands to hold the stretch for 20 seconds. 5. Repeat this stretch with the other leg. 6. Perform this exercise 3 times daily to avoid muscles cramping or tensing back up during the day. More Sciatica Exercises From WellSphere |
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*TreatMySciatica.com recommends you do these exercises at your own risk. If any exercises does not feel right, or endures pain, we recommend seeing a doctor or our sciatica treatment page. These are just a few exercises that you can do in order to keep your sciatica symptoms down. If these exercises do not help within a few days, or do not relieve any pain, you might need to seek additional help. Our Treatment page will show you the top programs that will help you relieve your sciatica. These programs have been proven to eliminate sciatica in as little as 7 days. |