Are there exercises to cure sciatica?

Unfortunately, there are no specific exercises known to reliably cure sciatica. However, there are exercises that can help, including:

 

• walking, swimming, cycling

• yoga, tai chi, Pilates

• stretching exercises, including bridge and knee-to-chest exercises (see below)

 

To perform a bridge stretching exercise, lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your palms flat on the floor next to your hips. Keep your back straight as you lift your buttocks as high as you can off the mat, using your hands for balance. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower your buttocks not quite to the floor, then lift again. Repeat three times.

To perform a knee-to-chest stretch, lie on your back with your knees gently bent and feet on the floor. Place both hands behind the lower right thigh near the back of the knee and gently pull the knee up toward the chest. Hold for 15 seconds. Then repeat for the left knee and continue alternating for 3 cycles.