11/03/2026
HAMSTRING NEURAL SLIDERS
These are designed to mobilise the neural tissue that runs from your lower back all the way down to your foot.
A helpful way to visualise this is to think about an electrical cable. The wires inside carry the signal, while the outer casing protects them and allows them to move smoothly. In this analogy, the wires represent the nerves and the casing represents the connective tissue that surrounds them.
When we perform neural sliders, we’re essentially helping that system move more freely.
I often see people with non-specific low back pain who feel uncomfortable bending forward.
Neural sliders inlying on your back keep the pelvis in a comfortable position and are usually well tolerated. I believe they help calm the nervous system, build confidence with neural tissue on stretch, make posterior pelvic tilt more comfortable (Needed for forward bending), and gradually increase the amount of stimulus required before pain is triggered.