Sciatica Exercises: The Best Stretches for Optimal Pain Relief

The Press Up Stretch

Also known as the cobra in yoga, the press up stretch can help individuals experiencing sciatica from bone degeneration. This condition can cause the vertebrae to pinch the sciatic nerve. The press up stretch is one of the stretches that can help generate space between vertebrae, which may decrease the episodes of this painful condition. This stretch starts with you lying on your stomach with your elbows right under your shoulders. Your forearms should be flat and parallel to each other in this position. Lift your chest and try to elongate the spine by stretching from the bottom of your spinal column to the top of your neck. Your back should be slightly arched. Breathe deeply while you hold this stretch for thirty seconds. Do two more repetitions if this position eases the pain.