Stretching the piriformis muscle is an easy way to prevent or decrease the pain associated with piriformis syndrome. Perform this easy stretch every morning.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Here's How:
- Sit with both legs straight out in front of you.
- Grab onto the ankle of one leg.
- Pull it straight toward your chest bending at your hip and knee.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds.
- Return to starting position.
- Repeat steps 1-5 five more times.
- Perform with opposite leg.
