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Sciatic Nerve Tensioner - Crook Lying
By FITTR
0 min read
PT0S
30 Nov 2022
2022-11-30T10:07:46.000Z
Preparation
Lie down on your back with legs outstretched. Bend one leg and place the foot on floor. Keep the other leg extended on ground. This is the starting position.
Method
Step 1
Now, lift the extended leg up while bending it
Step 2
Hold the leg behind the knee
Step 3
Pull the toes back towards you and completely extend the knee
Step 4
If instructed you may lift the head to increase the stretch
Step 5
Pause for as long as instructed
Step 6
Leave the leg and let it down to the starting position and repeat
Step 7
Nerve stretches are very sensitive and need to be performed gently
Step 8
Move into the stretch and stop before you feel excessive stretch sensation of the nerve
Step 9
Stop if it exacerbates pain.
