SEATED PIRIFORMIS STRETCH EXERCISE

 SEATED PIRIFORMIS STRETCH 

• Seated Piriformis stretch exercise is considered more advanced than the ITB foam roller stretch as greater flexibility in your hip joint is needed to perform it correctly. 

• Seated piriformis stretch helps to prevent or ease piriformis syndrome, and is particularly important for those who exercise regularly.

HOW TO DO SEATED PIRIFORMIS STRETCH?

1. Sit down on the floor with both your legs extended. 
2. Support yourself by placing your left hand behind you, bending your left leg, cross it over your right leg as shown.
3. Keeping your left foot flat on the floor, try to reach over with your right hand and gently press on the outside of your left knee towards you until you feel the stretching in the outside of your thigh. 
4. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, then change sides.
5. Repeat for times on both the sides

1. Sit on a chair with your feet on the floor and back straight.
2. Now bend your right knee and place the right ankle on the left knee as shown
3. Stabilize the knee and the ankle with your respective hands as shown 
4. Bend yourself forward without stooping and feel the stretch at the back of the thigh.
5. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and relax
6. Switch the legs. Repeat for 3 times on each sides