01/21/2026
STOP Stretching Your Piriformis or Hamstring in an attempt to reduce your Sciatica Pain
You're likely slowing your recovery or even worsening your symptoms!
I know it feels like your Glute or Hamstring are 'tight" and need to be stretched, but thats likely just the referred symptom from the lumbar spine due to the disc bulge or Herniation putting pressure on a nerve root.
Thats why, at best, you'll get a temporary relief....and at worst, it will be worse