Back pain affects 8 out of 10 adults at some point in their lives. Although it is common, there are many ways to reduce muscle tension and relieve lower back pain like that caused by sciatica.

• First of all, from the moment you realize that you have pain in your lower back, relax and then put a few ice cubes on the painful area.
• Also remember that the effectiveness of stretching in this area no longer really needs to be proven. Exercises aimed at stretching the piriformis, the hip or even the pigeon pose have the merit of helping to calm the symptoms of back pain.
• But today we will focus on a method that is known to give quick and satisfactory results, that of the tennis ball. A tip which, rightly so, quickly gained popularity.

HOW CAN A TENNIS BALL DO YOU GOOD?

• The secret behind the effectiveness of such a tip lies in the fact that the tennis ball is intended to massage the area where the piriformis muscle is located, which is located very close to the famous sciatic nerve.
• Although at first glance this practice may seem uncomfortable, you will quickly realize that it works in exactly the same way as a regular massage, the slight pain you may feel at first will very quickly be replaced by a feeling relaxation and well-being. In addition to this, it is a very accessible and economical solution.

HOW TO RELIEF YOUR BACK THANKS TO THIS TECHNIQUE?

• First start by lying down on the ball and then make sure to locate the exact place where your back pain is coming from.
• Your search area usually starts above the buttocks. Once this is done, place the ball below the point in question and then relax with part of your weight resting on the tennis ball.
• Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds.
• You can also count on when you feel the pain has started to subside. The total duration of this therapy should be between 5 and 10 minutes.