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Originally Posted by Sandel
How to Fix Piriformis Syndrome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFtUgS69rPk
You will need to go cautiously at first, be mindful of your body and possible RSD flareups (check with Dr or PT first?), but I think this video makes ALOT of sense and it is a maintenence thing that will need to be repeated.. well check it out..
be well friends,
~ Sandra
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Hi Sandel,
While all stretching is a good thing, generally, the video that you linked to does not really demonstrate a piriformis stretch. It actually releases it. The piriformis externally rotates and raises laterally the thigh. So most of the stretches exhibited on that video do the same and actually shorten, not lengthen or stretch the piriformis. If a piriformis stretch is your desire, and I think it is, then one would need to internally rotate the thigh and bring the knee across the body to stretch the piriformis. But like I said, all stretches are good!
Hope this helps!
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