SCIATIC NERVE FLOSSING (Maybe not flossing as you know it! 🦷💃) Nerve flossing for piriformis syndrome is done to stretch and release the sciatic nerve when it has become irritated or compressed Start by lying on your back Loop a band (belt or towel) around the ball of your foot 🦶 Lift leg up keeping your knee straight 🦵 Keep your opposite leg resting on the ground Use the band to pull your toes towards you and increase resistance Point your toes away from you to complete Repeat foot movement 10x 🔄 🤓 To further increase the resistance: Lift your chin to your chest as you pull your toes towards you For information on Piriformis Syndrome, have a read of our latest blog 👇 https://ift.tt/2YOpaEf read the full post here

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