Piriformis Syndrome Exercise

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PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME STRETCH:
Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve.
The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the lower hip near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body movement because it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts, rotates the thigh away from the body which helps us and enables us to walk, shift our weight from one foot to another and maintain body balance. It is also used in sports that involve lifting and rotating of thighs, in short, in almost every motion of the hips and legs.
The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve in the body. It passes alongside or goes through the piriformis muscle, goes down the back of the leg and eventually branches off into smaller nerves that end in the feet. Nerve compression can be caused by spasm of the piriformis muscle. …show more content…
Start on all fours with your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Feel free to rest your knees on a blanket, if you feel discomfort. You must never attempt to do any kind of stretch or exercise if you are uncomfortable or experience pain as it may be risky and complicated. Spread your fingers wide and distribute weight evenly throughout your hand. Press your palms and finger pads into the ground to avoid dumping weight into the wrist. Inhale, gently sending your pelvis upward and your heart forward, dipping your belly down and your face
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