#Jan16SciaticaRelief IG Challenge starts 1/21!

#Jan16SciaticaRelief 1/21 -1/31

Overall goal: To stretch and strengthen the muscles around the spine and correct postural problems that cause or add to the problem.  These poses can be used as a quick form of relief for a minor ‘flareup’.  If there is any extreme pain, please see a doctor.  The goal here is to breathe throughout the asana (pose) and move slowly and with control.  It would be beneficial to add these poses into your daily practice/stretching routine.

Sciatica affects the following:

• The piriformis – a muscle that provides stability to your sacrum.
• Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg.
• Leg pain that is described as burning, tingling or searing.
• Sharp pain in the low back or leg that inhibits standing/walking.
• Foot Drop – a condition in which you are not able to flex your ankles enough to walk on your heels.

 

Most of these poses are to be done while sitting/laying on the floor.

1. Seated Tadasana/Seated Mountain Pose
2. Knee to Chest Pose
3. Supine Leg Stretch 1
4. Supine Leg Stretch 2
5. Supine Figure Four Pose
6. Supine Supported Twist
7. Fire Log Pose
8. Reclining Hand to Big Toe Pose
9. Baddha Konasana/Bound Angle Pose
10. Ardha Savasana/Half Corpse Pose