1Sciatic Nerve Slider
- Lying on your back interlace the hands at the back of the affected knee.
- The knee is stacked over the top of the hip in this position.
- Extend the knee towards the roof with the toes coming back towards the head.
- Move the leg into the position in which you start to feel light tension.
- Keep your leg in this extended position.
- Point your foot to the ceiling and then slowly pull your foot back towards your head.
- Repeat as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
2Lumbar Flexion Mobility
- Stand in front of a bench and place your hands on top of it to help lightly support your weight.
- Keeping your hands on the bench, walk slowly backwards within a comfortable range and return.
- Your centre of mass should remain over your feet.
- You should feel a gentle stretch near the base of your spine.
- Complete this exercise as prescribed by your physiotherapist.