Welcome to DAY 3
Mobility of the Day:
- Sciatic Nerve Slides
- Passive Hamstring Stretch
Gratitude of the Day:
- Wall Hamstring Stretch
Hamstrings are always a hot topic. Often times, what I find is not a “stiff” or “tight” hamstring, but it’s actually that our bodies don’t trust us to bend forward and touch your toes! This requires us to tap back into our neurological system, calm the breath and tap into those nerves for increased mobility.
In this video, we will be reviewing how to properly stretch your hamstrings. Some stretches you may be doing can actually cause too much excess tension on the sciatic nerve. Ever feel intense burning into calves when stretching? This could mean you’re irritating the nerve a bit too much. I will teach you how to prevent this and the best way to maximize your hamstring flexibility to loosen up your hips, prevent back pain and increase mobility for working out!
Don’t forget to stay tuned to the end! The ending stretch can be quite intense, so if needed, back away from the wall, keep the pelvis on the floor and find comfort within the stretch. Be sure to relax the bottom and even bend the knees if needed.
Don’t Forget To Check In!
- Snap a photo or video of what came up for you throughout today! (ex: photo or video of the mobility exercises or just any photo discussing something that came up for you throughout the gratitude)
- Upload it to Instagram
- Tag (and follow!) @docjenfit and @themobilitymethod and use #move4purpose (make sure your profile is public so I can see it!)
- Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s video!
