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Sciatic Nerve Tensioner - Crook Lying

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30 Nov 2022

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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.

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