Why Stretching Hasn’t Helped Your Hip or Sciatica Pain—And What You Actually Need to Do Instead
Have you been dealing with nagging hip or sciatic pain—even though you’ve stretched, foam rolled, rested, or even tried physical therapy in the past?
You’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from women in their 40s and 50s is:
“I stretch all the time, but I still feel tight… and the pain keeps coming back.”
So if that’s you, here’s what you need to know.
Stretching Isn’t the Fix—It’s Just a Temporary Relief
Stretching can feel good in the moment, but it doesn’t address the root issue. In fact, if you’re only stretching and not improving how your body moves or functions, you’re just putting a Band-Aid on a much deeper problem.
Sciatica and hip pain are rarely just about tight muscles—they’re usually a result of:
• Weakness in key stabilizing muscles (especially around your hips, glutes, and core)
• Poor coordination between your spine and pelvis
• Hidden movement imbalances that put stress on the same areas over and over again
• Nerve irritation or sensitivity, which stretching can actually aggravate
Why the Pain Keeps Coming Back
The truth is: if the root movement issue isn’t addressed, your body will continue to “protect” itself through tightness, discomfort, or even numbness and tingling.
The more you try to stretch without solving the why behind the tightness, the more frustrated you’ll feel—and the more likely it is that your pain will stick around and keep coming back.
So What Does Work?
To get long-lasting relief from sciatica and hip pain, you need to:
Identify the movement patterns causing stress on your spine and hips
Learn how to stabilize and strengthen the right muscles
Retrain your body to move efficiently and pain-free
Avoid the “rest-stretch-repeat” trap and build lasting resilience
Ready to Learn How?
Join Our FREE Workshop in Livonia!
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and still struggling with hip or sciatic pain—even if you’ve tried PT, pain meds, or injections—this free in-person workshop is for you.
You’ll learn:
✔️ The 3 hidden movement issues that keep pain coming back
✔️ Why stretching hasn’t worked for your body
✔️ What to start doing now to feel better without medications, injections, or considering surgery
DATE: Thursday, July 17 at 6:30PM
WHERE: Performance Edge Physical Therapy
38099 Schoolcraft Rd, Suite 105, Livonia, MI
Don’t wait until the pain gets worse or interrupts your favorite activities. This workshop is designed to finally help you understand your body—and feel confident about what to do next.
