PIRIFORMIS STRETCH
How To Do The Piriformis Stretch
This Piriformis Stretch may help to alleviate sciatica symptoms, and relieve glute/hip tightness overall. This stretches the glutes and the deeper hip rotator muscles.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): glutes, deep hip muscles
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Lay on back, bring knee to chest and across body to opposite shoulder, hold for 30s to 1 min
Before starting:
Breathe well throughout this stretch. Don’t proceed if this stretch aggravates any existing pain.
Lay on your back, and draw the affected leg/knee into your chest. You may keep the other leg straight or slightly bent.
Using both hands, bring the affected knee to the opposite shoulder to stretch the piriformis/glute. Ensure you breathe deeply while holding this stretch, up to 1min.
You can repeat this stretch consecutively or throughout the day.
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