In this episode, Dr. Ashley discusses the role of stretching in managing sciatica pain. The conversation covers what stretching is, how it works, and the common mistakes people make when stretching. Dr. Ashley breaks down the most common stretches for sciatica, including the piriformis stretch, hamstring stretch, and spinal rotations, while emphasizing the importance of evaluating their effectiveness for individual pain relief. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic on strengthening exercises.

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What is sciatica- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-your-sciatica-podcast/id1563055005?i=1000700590552

Measuring progress- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-your-sciatica-podcast/id1563055005?i=1000702517424

Directional preference - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-your-sciatica-podcast/id1563055005?i=1000705255197

Piriformis stretch- https://youtu.be/-8aJQvaXEF4

Hip hinging - https://youtu.be/ATNIc5ufAh4

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