Supine Piriformis Self Stretch Above 90 Degrees

To Stretch the Left Piriformis:

• Have the patient reach under the left leg and grasp underneath the ankle with their right hand and under their left knee with the left hand.
• Instruct the patient to draw the left and ankle towards their right shoulder using both hands.
• A stretch should be felt in the left buttocks.
• Then have the patient push their left knee and ankle into both hands for 5-7 seconds, when the patient relaxes have them draw their left leg further up towards the right shoulder.
• Have them repeat 3-4 times progressively drawing the left leg further up towards the right shoulder upon each relaxation.
• Then have them repeat this exercise on the right side.