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"ALLEVIATE YOUR SCIATICA AT HOME, EVEN IF YOU HAD A SPINAL DISK INJURY, LIKE I DID."
-Sini Hietaharju
You don't need a knife, pills or static stretching for sciatica, but specific movements done consistently.
With this 4 week challenge you learn all the exact movements to relieve sciatic nerve and maintain easily the routine with weekly schedules.
Finally, a program that combines the parts that releasing pinching sciatic nerve requires
1. Understanding Root Causes of Sciatica
2. Specific Movements for Strengthening and Mobilizing Spine
3. Advanced Movements and Pain Management for Hip area
Treat spine, sciatica and hips
Build mobility and support for your spine so that it can withstand everyday life and workouts.
This is achieved by Combining dynamic mobility exercises, therapeutic movement correction, and functional strengthening exercises.
Learn helpful movements for the rest of your life
Sciatica Relief is a program that teaches you methods for sciatice nerve pinching relief.
The program builds a foundation so that your back can withstand sports activities without pinching nerve - even the more strenuous ones like deadlifts.
Even nerve pinching can be treated with consistent habits. It’s not about finding once a magical osteopath or chiropractic that promises to fix all spinal issues for good, but it’s all about finding the correct movements combined with the motivation to repeat them regularly.
I got an intervertebral disc bulge when I was 28 and it paralyzed me so bad I could not walk at all and the nerve pinching down to left leg on sciatic nerve was very strong and numbing.
I tried everything from private osteopaths to movement correction therapists and Youtube videos of experts. They were also helpful, but the main difference was built by myself – learning the exact movements and build a routine that I repeated every single day.
I am certified as RYT-500 Yoga Teacher and I am constantly learning more, not just from yogic methodologies, but also from anatomy, pilates principles, movement correction therapy and nervous system.
So far I have helped over 1000 people in Finnish online with my movement videos.
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I have tried several different movements and these movements finally brought much-needed relief to persistent sciatic pain!
I will continue to do these in the future. Thank you so much for the video!😊
Niina
Gem of the internet!
You are clear and professional!
After the relaxants and painkillers,
I performed these movements and rising away from the pain now 👍
Hanski
A clear and useful video for sedentary workers with back and nerve problems.
Maria
A big thank you for this video - in a few days, the troublesome sciatic pain subsided completely, I will continue to do the exercises regularly, if it would save me trouble in the future.
Kreetta
Clear and professionally done!
Jukka
This sounds strange that online course could supposedly cure such tricky issue as sciatica. Many have experienced that a nerve pinching cannot be fixed, even though many exercises, medications, massage therapists, even surgery have been tried...
There are certain movements, which are especially beneficial for alleviating pinching sciatic nerve. Many people with lower back pain tend to do the movements too intensively, which irritates the lower back so much that the muscles tighten even harder around the nerve.
Other issue is not actually doing the helpful movements consistently.
This program is based on movement correction theraphy, physiotherapeutic movements and building a consistent routine to actually do those movements that you would never do more than once from physiotherapist.
It is very common that the pain is only on the left or right side.
This program is not a pill, nor a quick fix. These are specific movements to learn for life that you can easily integrate into your daily life with a clear schedule.
This program is extensive and versatile, which first starts with recognizing the root causes of sciatica. After the worst, accute pain is relieved sowly but surely, then we focus on strengthening and mobilizing the are in a versatile and functional way. This is not static stretching, or yoga with deep forward folds, which can just worsen the situation.
Read also: 10 yoga movements you should not do with sciatica
Most people experience a radical change in the first week. Others, whose problem is more complex: there are disturbances in control and fascia mobility, and there may have been a long-term inflammation, will only see results after several weeks. BUT results will come when you follow the program!
Even after surgery, everyone has to rehabilitate themselves. (For example, if the bulge presses on a nerve so that the pain is constant and severe even when lying down, then surgery will probably be necessary, but still, and always, support and mobility should be rehabilitated afterwards).
Wrong movements only irritate the nerve even more
I often hear people doing yoga to alleviate sciatic nerve pain. However, typical yoga practice includes a lot of forward folds, which may inflammate the lower back even more and cause pinching of the nerve even more.
Sciatic nerve pain may be caused by pulging disc.
During accute sciatic nerve pain it is not recommended to do lot of forward folds, as it may inflammate the bulging disc and cause even more damage.
Treatment does not cover three critical areas
The spinal health, which is strongly linked to sicatic nerve issues, should always be treated from "three angles" according to the purpose: mobility, control and strengthening.
Individual methods will not help. In addition, the strengthening must be so-called "integrative".
Only specific strengthening of the abdominal muscles and back muscles will not work. The movements must be comprehensive, and done with control adn awareness
Lack of consistency and continuity
A healthy back requires a comprehensive, consistent and progressive program.
Often, treatment involves only a few exercises and instructions to do them for a certain number of repetitions.
Then, after a while, you come back and show them off.
This doesn't work. A proper program has a plan from the beginning, consistently treating all areas and gradually increasing the load and complexity of the exercises.
This training does not just try to relieve the symptom of pinching nerve, but restore functionality by treating the cause. You will achieve mobility, strength and safe activation of the tiny mmuscles in your lumbar spine that preserve the pincign feeling on the sciatic nerve.
28 days
Specific movements
Building consistent habit
The problem is usually not a lack of strength, but more of how the brain commands the muscles.
The muscles that support the spine are not active.
The reason for this can be due to several things, and therefore the treatment must be three-part:
fascial mobility, postural and movement control, and high-quality gradual functional strengthening.
Strengthening superficial muscles is traditional fitness training or strengthening a single muscle or muscle group. The current treatment recommendation for back pain is still strengthening the core muscles. This basically means regular abdominal and back movements, which in practice only strengthen superficial muscles.
Control training trains those movements; movement patterns where the body has problems.
For example, certain muscles are not activated properly, and the spine is not supported, while other muscles are overworked.
This leads to the muscles that are overworked becoming stuck.
Control exercises can be very small and light, in order to get the desired muscles to work.
Quite often, the problem actually is doing too big movements that cause pain, and will get te muscles around the sicatic nerve even more tight and squeezed around the nerve to protect it.
MAIN PRACTICE OF WEEK 1
40 min practice to strenghten and mobilize lower back to bring space for sciatic nerve
SHORT EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE
4 main movements for sciatica relief in 10 minutes
Yoga for spine health and back pain relief in 5 minutes
Relief for back pain in 10 minutes
MAIN PRACTICE OF WEEK 2
20 min yoga flow for keeping spine healthy
SHORT EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE
Relief for Back Pain in 6 minutes
Energising yoga after too long sitting in 15 minutes
8 best yoga moves for back pain in 15 minutes
Standing yoga to mobilize and strengthen spine in 7 minutes
MAIN PRACTICE OF WEEK 3
30 min yoga for hips and hip flexors - after work tension release
SHORT EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE
Standing yoga to mobilize and strengthen spine in 7 minutes
10 best moves for healthy back in 12 minutes
Release and strenghten hip flexors in 17 minutes
MAIN PRACTICE OF WEEK 4
20 minute energizising and strengthening yoga
ROUTINE BUILDING FOR LONG-TERM SCIATICA MANAGEMENT
SHORT EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE
3 moves to do daily for healthy back in 12 minutes
Bring space between intervertebral discs in 2 minutes
Get up from desk stretches in 4 minutes
SAY GOODBYE TO SCIATIC NERVE PAIN WITH SPECIFIC MOVEMENTS DONE MINDFULLY AND WITHOUT FORCING TOO BIG RANGE OF MOTION.
PRACTICE DURATION
Every day INCLUDES with a 5-60-minute routine.
PRACTICE STYLES AND PRINCIPLES
Movement Correction Therapy
Pilates
Funcional movement
Yoga
Why doesn’t massage always help with sciatic pain, and can exercise make a difference?
If muscle tightness is compensating for weakness elsewhere, simply massaging the area won’t provide lasting relief—strengthening the weak muscles is essential to prevent recurring stiffness, which causes the nerve pinching.
If the tightness is a protective response due to poor posture, misaligned vertebrae, or a herniated disc pressing on the sciatic nerve, massage alone may even worsen symptoms.
Instead, correcting posture and addressing nerve compression first is key. Only after addressing the root cause should massage or foam rolling be used to ease lingering tension.
Massage is a great tool when you understand what’s causing the pain and know which areas should be released safely without irritating the nerve further.
When the pelvis or lumbar spine is misaligned, it often results in uneven pressure on the sciatic nerve, leading to pain, tingling, or weakness down the leg.
Adjustments (chiropractic manipulation) can temporarily restore alignment, but without strengthening the muscles that stabilize the spine, misalignment—and the pain—often returns.
For long-term relief, corrective exercises that improve core stability, hip mobility, and spinal support are essential.
In some cases, just strengthening and mobility training can correct posture without the need for adjustments.
Other times, a combination of manipulation and structured exercise is the best approach.
If you’ve ever gone to a doctor with sciatic pain, you may have been prescribed anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, or painkillers.
While these medications can offer temporary relief, they don’t address the underlying cause.
A proper diagnosis—often involving physical tests and imaging (MRI if necessary)—is crucial.
If medication is your only treatment, your recovery is incomplete.
Sciatic pain is a symptom, not a cause.
Treating it effectively requires corrective exercises to address nerve compression, muscle tightness, or weakness.
Medication can be useful to reduce pain levels enough to allow movement and rehabilitation.
However, long-term relief comes from improving spinal mobility, strength, and nerve function.
Surgery is typically a last resort, used when imaging confirms a severe nerve impingement, such as a large herniated disc causing constant pain, numbness, or muscle weakness that doesn’t respond to therapy.
However, studies show that many disc herniations heal over time with proper training and movement.
The key is to restore functional movement and build core and glute support so the spine stays aligned and the nerve remains free from compression.
Many people have disc bulges without any pain—the difference lies in muscular support and movement control.
A bulging disc doesn’t automatically mean you need surgery; strengthening core, hip, and postural muscles can often resolve symptoms.
I had a disc bulge three years ago and now I can walk, run and lift heavy weights pain-free, even though during the injury I could not walk, sit or sleep due to the strong pinching of the nerve.
So movement can truly heal,when done correctly.
If you already train with Pilates, gym workouts, or other exercise routines, you might wonder if you need anything else for sciatic nerve health.
The answer? Yes, because not all training methods address nerve mobility, fascia movement, and deep postural control—which are crucial for long-term relief.
Most traditional training focuses on strength and performance, engaging the larger, superficial muscles.
However, sciatic pain often stems from poor nerve gliding, weak deep stabilizers, and inefficient movement patterns, which regular strength training doesn’t always fix.
Even highly active people experience sciatica and back pain because their training lacks:
Deep core and glute activation to support the lumbar spine
Fascial mobility (not just flexibility but the ability of tissues to glide smoothly)
Reactive movement patterns for real-world posture control
For example, Pilates is excellent for controlled spinal movement, but real-life movements—like bending, lifting, or sudden twists—demand reflexive control.
If your body only knows how to maintain alignment during slow, structured exercises, it may not translate well into dynamic movements, increasing the risk of flare-ups.
This program trains your back step by step,
focusing on what’s missing in most routines:
Nerve gliding techniques to reduce sciatic irritation
Spinal stability and decompression exercises
Functional integration—teaching your body to move pain-free in daily life
Think of it like learning to ride a bike on rough terrain, rather than just practicing with training wheels in a controlled space.
This program builds true resilience so your back and sciatic nerve can handle anything life throws at them.
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If you've tried medication, massage, stretching, strengthening, or even posture control exercises without lasting relief, chances are the missing piece isn’t what you’ve done but how you’ve done it—specifically, in what order.
Sciatica relief isn’t about isolated fixes.
It's about combining the right elements—nerve mobility, spinal stability, and strength training—in a sequence that actually works.
If you haven't followed a structured approach that integrates all of these at the right time, you likely haven't given your body a real chance to heal.
There is also a chance you've been doing too much: at the worst state of sciatica you need a good mix of rest and mindful movement. Also the movement should not be done too strongly and with pain, but even "ridiculously small movement".
Yes! If you've had surgery, it likely means either:
🔹 More space was created around your pinched nerve
🔹 A fusion or brace was placed to stabilize your spine
But here’s the problem: Surgery alone doesn’t fix movement patterns, nerve mobility, or muscle imbalances.
That’s why many people end up needing a second operation—because they never retrain their body to move and support itself correctly.
This program is designed to help you restore mobility safely, improve your core and glute support, and prevent future issues.
I do believe you have gotten physiotherapy movements after surgery. I would argue this program has lots of similar methods as those you've been given - only difference is that this course helps you to actually do them consistently and showing up for the healing habits.
Absolutely! This program was built from my own experience with a disc bulge. The key to disc recovery is:
Reducing nerve irritation
Building core & glute strength to prevent pressure on the nerve
Improving spinal mobility without aggravating symptoms
Most disc bulges don’t need surgery—they need the right training approach to stop the vertebrae from pressing on the sciatic nerve.
This program helps retrain your body to move in a way that reduces pressure and allows healing.
Yes! Many people use this program alongside rehab and find that it reduces the need for extra sessions or even shortens their recovery time.
If you’re working with a physical therapist, they can also help integrate these movements into your rehab.
This isn’t just a random set of exercises—it’s based on science, anatomy, and real results from:
Current research on nerve gliding & back pain
Dozens of people worldwide who have improved their sciatic pain
My own personal recovery experience
But—this only works if you follow it properly.
That doesn’t mean just doing random reps. It means:
Staying consistent (not just hoping for quick relief)
If you were seeing a therapist once a week, you'd be paying €75-95 per session, and you’d still have to do additional exercises at home.
With this program, you get a clear, structured plan to take control of your recovery—without endless appointments and movements you always forget to do.
Yes, because manipulation alone is just a temporary reset—it doesn’t fix the root cause.
Sciatica often results from postural imbalances, fascial restrictions, and poor brain-muscle control. If these aren’t corrected, the pain will keep returning.
The key is to:
Reprogram movement patterns so your body remembers the correct posture
Release tight fascia that pulls your spine out of alignment
Strengthen the right muscles to maintain proper support
Spinal adjustments can be helpful, but they should always be followed by a structured rehab program—that’s what makes the results last.
Massage can be helpful only if you know what needs to be released.
🔹 If tightness is a protective mechanism (e.g., your body is guarding against instability), loosening muscles without restoring control can make the pain worse.
🔹 If the right support muscles aren’t activated, massage alone won’t fix the problem—it needs to be combined with strength work.
In this program, movement comes before massage.
Once your spine is stable, massage can help loosen areas like the legs, chest, and shoulders to prevent further compensation.
Yes! Even if your pain comes and goes, sciatica is a sign of underlying dysfunction.
Back issues are one of the most common musculoskeletal problems—60% of adults experience them.
And most people don’t take action until the pain becomes chronic.
Think of this program as preventive maintenance:
It keeps your spine strong and mobile
It reduces the risk of flare-ups
It allows you to stay active without setbacks
Even top athletes train their backs before pain occurs—so why wouldn’t you?
If you can’t spare 15 minutes, three times a week, or even 5 minutes a day, then the reality is—you’re choosing to live with pain.
In the same time it took you to read this, you could have already finished a workout.
The question isn’t “Do I have time?”,
it’s “Am I willing to keep living with pain?”
Because just 45 minutes a week can change your life.
Imagine moving freely again—without worrying about your back. That’s worth the time investment.
PLease note you can also just apply the short exercises of the week during the weeks you don't have time for the longer one. It is all about small, consistent habits rather than perfection.
If you’re struggling with sciatic nerve pain, you know how frustrating it can be.
The burning, tingling, or shooting pain down your leg can make even simple movements unbearable. But here’s the good news: proper movement and training can help relieve sciatica and prevent flare-ups—without relying on painkillers or surgery.
Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve gets compressed or irritated, most commonly in two areas:
In the Lower Back – Bulging or degenerated discs can press on the nerve, triggering pain that radiates from the lower spine down the leg.
In the Glutes (Piriformis Syndrome) – The piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttocks, can become tight or inflamed, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing pain
The intensity of sciatica pain fluctuates depending on the state of the surrounding tissues.
Sitting too long, incorrect posture, or training with poor form can all increase pressure on the nerve. However, restoring mobility, strength, and control can relieve compression and prevent recurring pain.
How Functional Back Training Helps Sciatica
The key to relieving sciatic pain is restoring the natural mobility and function of the muscles and fascia from the lower back to the foot. This means:
Releasing tight muscles that are pressing on the nerve.
Improving mobility in the hips, lower back, and hamstrings.
Strengthening deep support muscles to stabilize the spine and prevent nerve compression.
Balancing left and right sides to correct asymmetries that contribute to pain.
A common misconception is that a herniated disc automatically means surgery.
Research shows that most herniated discs heal on their own—as long as you restore movement and strengthen the surrounding muscles.
Surgery is only needed in extreme cases where pain is constant and unmanageable.
Many people experience sciatic pain on one side and assume they need to stretch the tight muscles.
But often, one side is actually weak and unstable while the other is overcompensating.
This program helps you recognize your body's imbalances and train each side appropriately—so you don’t overstretch an already weak muscle or strengthen a tight one.
A stiff lower back or tight hips don’t always cause pain—but they can limit movement and trigger sciatica if left unchecked.
The good news? Stiffness isn’t permanent—it’s usually caused by:
✔️ Dehydrated or overworked tissues
✔️ Lack of movement or too much sitting
✔️ A protective response to spinal instability
If your body locks up as a defense mechanism, static stretching won’t help—and could even make things worse. Instead, follow this process:
Step 1: Check If the Stiffness is Protective
Before jumping into mobility work, you need to rule out whether your stiffness is your body’s way of protecting the spine. If your deep stabilizing muscles aren’t activating properly, stretching won’t fix the issue—but training muscle control will.
Step 2: Restore Sciatic Nerve Mobility
Once you confirm that stiffness isn’t just a protective response, it’s time to restore movement safely. This includes:
✔️ Dynamic mobility exercises (instead of static stretches)
✔️ Fascia release techniques using a ball or roller
✔️ Gradual movement training to reset muscle function
Bottom Line? Stiffness Can Be Fixed
A stiff back doesn’t mean you’re stuck with sciatica forever.
By retraining movement and gently opening up tight tissues, you can reduce nerve compression, restore flexibility, and move pain-free again—without forcing your body into stretches it isn’t ready for.
Even though we’re talking about nerves, fascia, tissues, and muscle control, the solution to sciatica pain is actually simple. You don’t need complicated treatments—just the right movements, done consistently.
Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve gets compressed, usually in the lower back or glutes. The way to relieve it?
Restore mobility, retrain muscle control, and build strength.
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