Piriformis Stretches Video

 

Wander into any physiotherapy department and mention piriformis stretches and you will provoke a debate about the best way to do it. The problem is the action of piriformis - it does different things depending on the position of the hip.

Some of my colleagues use a different stretch but this is the one I particularly like. I have found this to be a very successful stretch for many of my patients with this problem.

This video shows the foot being turned inwards, If it doesn't work it is worth trying a variation on it by turning the foot outwards.

Piriformis Muscle Stretch


If the muscle is sore you could try warming it first with heat therapy. Make sure you don't cause a burn though, properly wrap up whatever you are using for warmth and don't lie or sit on the heat source pressing it against your skin.

Piriformis syndrome - hub page

The piriformis muscle

What is Piriformis Syndrome

Treatment for piriformis problems including piriformis stretches

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31-Mar-2008