Sciatica Exercises: The Best Stretches for Optimal Pain Relief

Pigeon Stretch

Start this stretch in a kneeling position on the ground, on all fours. Place one knee slightly forward of the other. Then take the opposite leg and straighten it out backward. With the leg that is now supporting most of the weight, that foot can be brought across the body and placed directly under the hip of the extended leg. The top of the back-foot is placed on the ground and slowly slid backward, while keeping the back leg straight. Lower the chest down, with hands and forearms on the ground. Sink into a good stretch, hold for twenty seconds then take a break, and repeat three times. Once completed, repeat the stretch on the other leg.