Standing Step-Behind Piriformis Stretch [For Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica]

Summary by Krater

Eric Wong demonstrates the standing step-behind piriformis stretch to alleviate sciatica and piriformis syndrome symptoms by internally rotating the hip.

From the video

Answers: How do you stretch the piriformis muscle to relieve sciatica?

• piriformis stretch
• sciatica relief
• hip internal rotation
• piriformis syndrome

Exercises

• standing step-behind piriformis stretch · 30 to 60 seconds, twice a day

What it concludes

• The standing step-behind piriformis stretch helps relieve sciatica and piriformis syndrome symptoms.
• Performing the stretch twice a day for the first 7 days is recommended for symptom relief.