Piriformis Syndrome Stretches

Could simple stretches really cure piriformis syndrome pain?

You will be thrilled to know that you can find lasting relied from piriformis syndrome pain with stretches you can do in the comfort of your own home, without paying big money for physical therapy.

However, you must keep in mind that everyone is different and which stretches will work for you may vary from the ones that will work for someone else. Also, the level of relief you will experience will also vary based on the intensity of your condition.

Before you begin an exercise or stretching program, you should consult a physician. Keep in mind that doctors usually won't recommend stretches as part of a treatment plan. So get their opinion, but do your own research and make an educated decision for yourself.

What causes piriformis syndrome, in simple terms?

Piriformis Syndrome is typically a result of compression or pressure on nerves in your legs and buttocks. Many people that experience piriformis syndrome pain also experience sciatica or sciatic pain.

So how do you relive pressure on the nerve? Most of the time simple stretches can relieve the pressure by strengthening weak muscles and or stretching muscles are that or too tight.

The muscles in our back and legs become weak and tight mainly due to sedentary lifestyles that we live. We sit all day, in a desk chair, on the couch, at the dinner table. Is it really a surprise that our bodies become out of alignment?

So how do you know which exercises and stretches to do for piriformis syndrome? First, you need to identify which muscle of your body are too tight and may be causing your pain. As I mentioned before, there is no right or wrong answer, but there are certainly commonalities between most people with piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

In the video below, back pain expert Jesse Cannone demonstrates simple stretches that have helped thousands of people get lasting relief. 

If you are not sure if you have sciatica or would like to learn more about ways to treat sciatica and piriformis syndrome, check out some of the other links on our site to the left.

If you know anyone that suffers from pain due to piriformis syndrome please send them a link to this page so they can learn more and watch the video and hopefully find relief.