Struggling with hip or leg pain? Here’s what you should know about the piriformis muscle. Sciatic-like symptoms aren’t always caused by the sciatic nerve itself. A small but powerful muscle, the piriformis, can create very similar feelings when its tight. The piriformis helps rotate your hip and support movement, and understanding how it works can be a helpful first step. Here are four piriformis stretch variations: 1️⃣ Supine Piriformis Stretch (lying down) Steps: 1. Lie on your back with knees

Piriformis syndrome is a common but often overlooked cause of sciatica-like symptoms, resulting from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. In this reel, we demonstrate a targeted pin & stretch technique aimed at releasing deep tension within the piriformis to restore mobility, reduce nerve compression, and alleviate referred pain down the leg. This myofascial release approach can be a highly effective, non-invasive strategy for managing neuro-musculoskeletal dy

16K views · 160 reactions | Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms and irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve. It often causes symptoms similar to sciatica, though it is not caused by a spinal problem like sciatica is. | Spine-health | Facebook

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