3. Yoga

It’s fairly common knowledge yoga is a great way to increase flexibility while promoting healthy blood flow as well as a host of other positive results. Not surprisingly, yoga is also a great deterrent and therapy for sciatic pain. Sciatic pain most commonly begins one of two ways: tightening of the piriformis muscle which is located in the buttocks or through a damaging or weakening of the lower back. A variety of hamstring stretches, gentle twisting motions and thigh stretches are often suggested for sciatic pain relief.

Before beginning to use yoga for sciatica, it’s important you talk to a specialist and tailor a routine that will target your specific needs. Sciatica brought on by muscle tightness will involve movements that may not be healthy or helpful for those with sciatic issues brought on by spinal complications. Make sure you have a qualified yoga practitioner show you the correct motions before attempting on your own to avoid further injury.