Supine Sciatic Nerve Flossing Protocol

⚡ FIELD SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

Slides the sciatic nerve back and forth through the piriformis canal like dental floss, breaking soft-tissue adhesions.

Audited Engineering & Performance Metrics

STARTING POSESupine Lying on Back with 90° Hip Flexion

REPS SETS2 Sets of 10 Slow Controlled Pulses

MECHANICSSimultaneous Ankle Dorsiflexion with Knee Extension

PAIN THRESHOLDSub-Threshold (Max 3/10 Sensation, No Numbness)

NERVE GLIDEDSciatic Trunk & Tibial Branch

📋Specialist Advisory: Dr. Brian O’Connor, PT, DPT (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist)

Never stretch into sharp electric shooting pain. Flossing is a rhythmic glide, not an aggressive hamstring stretch.