Woman’s World featured Physical Therapy Central’s Dr. Devin Trachman, PT, DPT, MTC, Clinic Director of Physical Therapy Central’s West Edmond Clinic, in a recent article on the best stretches to ease sciatica pain.
Dr. Trachman emphasizes the benefits of stretching for sciatica, highlighting how it enhances blood flow, increases mobility, and reduces irritation in the spine. Dr. Trachman discusses specific stretches like the Cobra stretch and Prone press-up, which relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, improve spinal support and stability, and strengthen the back and core muscles.
She advises repeating these stretches until numbness or pain in the leg subsides. Focusing on the flexibility of the hamstrings, piriformis, hip flexors, and calves is crucial, as these areas’ movements can eventually increase nerve space, restoring normal movement without leg symptoms.
If you have any questions or concerns about sciatica pain, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with a Physical Therapy Central physical therapist. Your health and safety are our top priority. For the full article, please follow this link: Physical Therapists Share 6 Stretches for Sciatica That Ease Pain and Speed Healing.
