Sciatica · Early relief
Sciatica Exercises: Early Relief
For back pain that travels down the leg: extension exercises to ease the back, a gentle nerve glide, and stretches for the buttock and hamstring.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 8 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Prone on Elbows
- 2.Prone Press-Up
- 3.Standing Back Extension
- 4.Abdominal Bracing
- 5.Seated Sciatic Nerve Glide
- 6.Supine Piriformis Stretch
- 7.Supine Hamstring Stretch with Strap
- 8.Lower Trunk Rotation
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.