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Piriformis Stretch Guide: Relieve Hip & Glute Pain
Muscle Group:
Lower Back
Type:
Static
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Equipment:
None
Piriformis, Gluteus Maximus
Description
Lie on your back with knees bent. Cross one ankle over the other knee and pull the uncrossed thigh toward your chest. Try the Piriformis Stretch today.
Progression
Pull thigh closer to chest, hold for longer
Feel sensation
Stretch in the buttock and potentially down the leg.
Common mistakes
Forcing the stretch, lifting head and shoulders off the floor
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