Dr. Fetterman gives you some stretches that help with sciatic nerve pain.
Here are some easy stretches that you can do several times a day either at home or while at work that helps with the low back, the pelvis, and some of the leg issues associated with sciatic pain. One of the things I want you to do is cross your leg, and sitting closer to the edge of the table, brace your leg on both sides of the knee. Not directly on the knee because that can cause some pain. Go above and below the knee and sit on the edge of the chair and you push down get a good stretch, counting 10 – 20 seconds, then you just roll your hands around the knee and you pull up. Don’t force the knee in any direction, go with wherever it goes you pull it harder, then count 10 – 20 seconds and again you’ll feel the stretch low. Then you allow your legs to relax and then you bend at the waist, keeping your chin up, and try to touch your chest to your calve, again 10 – 20 seconds. Then go to the other leg. There’s some quick exercises you can do about three times a day, once morning, midday and afternoon.
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