5 Best Yoga Poses To Get Relief From Sciatica Pain

By Yashika Goel
23 Oct 2024, 08:00 IST

Sciatica pain is a shooting pain that goes down your leg. It affects the lower back, hips, thighs, and side of the legs. Tap to read the five best yoga poses for relief from sciatica pain.

Child pose

Child pose or Balasana helps improve spine flexibility. It also helps alleviate pain in lower back, thighs, and hips. Hold this pose for five minutes.

Cobra pose

Cobra pose or Bhujanasana improves overall body posture and reduces inflammation. It improves blood circulation and improves flexibility in the spine. Hold this pose for 30 seconds.

Bridge pose

Bridge pose or glute bridge helps to strengthen the muscles of glutes and lower back. It helps alleviate tension in the spine. Hold this pose for 5-30 seconds.

Locust pose

Locust pose helps stabilise core and lower back by improving blood circulation. It helps strengthen the spine and improves hip mobility. Hold this pose for 30 seconds.

Leg up wall pose

Leg up wall pose helps stretch glutes and hamstrings. It relieves tension in hips and lower back by improving blood circulation. Hold this pose for 2-5 minutes.

Information credits

This information is taken from the trusted health website, Healthline.

Conclusion

These are a few yoga poses to cure sciatica pain. However, it is advisable to do it in front of professional yoga trainer.