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Piriformis Stretches


Piriformis stretches are a great way to improve hip mobility and flexibility. The piriformis muscle is one of the hip rotators, and can contribute to injuries like sciatica and piriformis syndrome. This is can be due to tightness of the muscle, and mobility restrictions at the hip.



What are the best stretches for the piriformis? Read on to find out...

Piriformis Stretching

To stretch the piriformis muscle, start by laying on your back with both knees bent. Cross your right leg over the left, placing your right ankle on your left knee.

Next, reach down and grab your left thigh with both hands, and pull back towards your chest. You should feel a stretch on the outside of your right hip.

Hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds, and repeat 5-10 times.

Piriformis Stretch - Start

Summary

Stretching the piriformis is easy to do, and can help with lots of different hip problems, including sciatica, piriformis syndrome, or hip mobility restrictions. It should be part of any hip training program, or any program to improve your flexibility.

Need a little guidance to get your stretching program going?

Download a free copy of Flexibility Solutions: Lower Body - You will learn some of the best stretches for the lower body. Step by step instructions with pictures, this whole program can be done in as little as 10 minutes a day - and best of all, its free! Just use the form at the top right of the page.

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