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As a final note, regardless of the diagnosis, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring exercise, especially hamstring stretching. The hamstrings are muscles located in the back of the thigh. They help bend the knee and extend the hip. Tightness in the hamstrings will place increased stress on the low back and often aggravate or even cause some of the conditions that result in sciatica.

When doing the hamstring stretches, patients should avoid bouncing, which can trigger a muscle spasm.

Hamstring stretch while lying on the back

Most patients with back pain will benefit from hamstring stretching exercises done while lying on the back. These are the least stressful types of hamstring stretch:

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Lie on the back, supporting the thigh behind the knee with the hand or with a towel, slowly straighten the knee until a stretch is felt in the back of the thigh, trying to get the bottom of the foot to face the ceiling, one leg at a time (Figure 23). Hold the position initially for 10 seconds, and gradually work up to 20-30 seconds.
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Another low stress hamstring stretch is to lie back on the floor with the buttocks against a wall at a corner or by a door jamb. Keeping one leg on the floor, place the foot of the alternate leg against the wall and try to gently push the knee straight so raised leg and the leg on the floor make a 90 degree angle. Hold the position for 10 to 20 seconds.

Hamstring stretch while sitting

Although they are less gentle than lying on the back, hamstring stretches can also be done in a sitting position, where the degree of stretch can be varied based on the placement of the leg:

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While sitting at the edge of a chair, straighten one leg in front of the body with the heel on the floor. Then, sit up straight and try pushing the navel towards the thigh without leaning the trunk of the body forwards. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, then repeat 3 times for each leg.
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Many people â€" and especially women â€" tend to be more flexible and may need to elevate the foot on a stool or chair to get a deep enough stretch.

Practical point Hamstring stretching can play a critical role in alleviating sciatic pain as long as the positions are held long enough â€" usually 30 seconds â€" to really elongate the muscle.

Certain hamstring stretches are more comfortable for some patients

The hamstring stretches done while lying on the back are gentler and place less stress on the back than those done while sitting. Depending on the patientâ€s specific medical condition and level of pain, the lying down position may be preferable and comfortable. In particular, patients with low back should choose whichever position is most tolerable for their back while still giving a gentle stretch."]]> http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/Sciatica-Exercises/Hamstring-Stretching-Exercise.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:55:10 -0700 http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13710871/ http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13710871/ http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13710871/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:19:17 -0700 http://tutorialoutpost.com/blog/article/15/color-your-mood-how-color-affects-your-life/ http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13587926/ http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/tutorialoutpost.com/blog/article/15/color-your-mood-how-color-affects-your-life/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:34:48 -0700 http://www.owningwordsforliteracy.com/vconsole/92.htm http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13587014/ http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.owningwordsforliteracy.com/vconsole/92.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:57:03 -0700 http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/london_film_festival/article2671625.ece http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13583942/ http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/london_film_festival/article2671625.ece Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:32:27 -0700 http://www.ccfi.educ.ubc.ca/publication/insights/v10n01/call/techflash.html http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13583476/ http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.ccfi.educ.ubc.ca/publication/insights/v10n01/call/techflash.html Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:18:48 -0700 http://bestpicsaround.com/pic-306-Beautiful-Reflective-Art http://Amion.stumbleupon.com/review/13581950/ http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/bestpicsaround.com/pic-306-Beautiful-Reflective-Art