Piriformis Stretch II
by Dr. Christopher Notley
Muscles used
- Piriformis
- Gluteus Maximus
- Gluteus Minimus
- Gluteus Medius
- Low Back
Start Position (for right side)
- Sit down on table with one leg up on the table (as in picture)
- Other leg off table
Finish Position
- Bring the upper body to the knee and drop that shoulder towards the table
Modifications
- By bringing the upper body down anywhere towards the table will give different stretches to the buttocks region and the low back (ie. Straight down)
Other Options
- Piriformis Stretch I
- Glute Stretch I and II
© 2009 Dr. Christopher Notley