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.