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 | It's tricky to prescribe yoga poses for sciatica because the cause of the pain can vary. For that reason, it's very important to get a diagnosis from your doctor before attempting these stretches. |
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Yoga Poses for Sciatica
Depending on the cause of your sciatic pain, it may be beneficial to do piriformis stretches, spinal extension, or hamstring stretches. Here are my suggestions for each of those types of poses.
| Yoga for Back Pain
Three short sequences that work to prevent and ease back pain.
| Yoga Poses for the Psoas
A tight or weak psoas can result in back pain. Here are ten poses that work to stretch and strengthen these deep core muscles.
| Pose of the Week: Chair Pigeon
Pigeon is such an amazing pose for stretching the piriformis, which is one possible cause of sciatica. But not everyone can get themselves down on the floor and into position. Chair pigeon offers a way to work on some of the same areas of tightness.
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