
The Squat Test For Sciatica
From Fix Your Sciatica Podcast by Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS
March 24, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
Dr. Ashley discusses the significance of proper squat mechanics for alleviating sciatica and enhancing spinal health.
Dr. Ashley explores the importance of proper squat mechanics for sciatica relief and overall spinal health. He emphasizes how movement patterns impact nerve health and provides practical tips for self-assessment and improvement. Are you a Marin County, California resident or live in the SF bay area? Visit dragonphysicaltherapy.com Interested in learning more about your sciatica recovery? Check us out at ifixyoursciatica.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Ashley Mak
Topics covered
- sciatica relief
- squat mechanics
- spinal health
- movement patterns
- self-assessment
- improvement tips
Keywords
- sciatica
- squat test
- nerve health
- movement patterns
- self-assessment
- spinal health
- fitness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: dragonphysicaltherapy.com, ifixyoursciatica.com
Places: Marin County, California, SF bay area
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