Stretching the piriformis muscle can help relieve sciatica symptoms when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the muscle itself-a condition known as piriformis syndrome. By gently lengthening the piriformis, you reduce muscle tension and spasms that may be putting pressure on the nerve, improving blood flow and decreasing inflammation.This also promotes better hip mobility and activates the body's natural relaxation response through the nervous system. However, this only helps if the piriformis is

If you’ve got disc issues, stretching your piriformis the wrong way can make things worse. Let’s do it the right way: ✔️ Get into a Figure 4 Stretch (lying on your back) or an Elevated Pigeon Pose (with your shin on a bench as shown). ✔️ Arch your lower back to better target the muscle and to balance disc pressure. ✔️ Lean forward with control—don’t collapse! Keep tension in your erectors and focus the stretch in your glutes and deep hip muscles where you actually need it. ✔️ Hold for at least 3

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