About Meredith Chen

Stretching is usually the afterthought of exercise. For most people, they’ll finish a hard workout and if there’s enough time and/or energy left, they’ll give their body the much needed stretch it deserves. In actuality, stretching should be something we do daily. We all need to stretch in order to stay mobile and independent.

As the foundation of our body, a strong core does more than just help with weight management! It improves balance, posture, reduces aches and pains such as the back, and will protect from future injury.

The most common symptom of sciatica is excruciating pain from the lower back to the glutes, or around the hip and down the back of the leg into the hamstring region. To help ease any discomfort associated with sciatica, here are some stretches that can help bring relief, particularly to any back pain.