Low Back
Piriformis Stretch (Supine)
Targeted stretch for the deep buttock muscle that can irritate the sciatic nerve.
- Stretch
- Buttock mobility
Standard dose
- Sets
- 2
- Reps / hold
- 30 sec each side
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Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.
- Lie on your back.
- Cross the ankle of the sore side over the opposite knee (figure-4).
- Gently pull the supporting thigh toward you until you feel a deep buttock stretch.
- Hold and switch.