Leg Slides
- Lie on your back with knees bent
- Draw your stomach inward
- Slowly extend one leg along the floor
- Return to the starting position and repeat
Floor Bridge
- Lie on your back with knees bent
- Push through your heels
- Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line
- Lower slowly
Lateral Band Walks
- Place a resistance band around your ankles
- Bend your knees slightly
- Take small side steps while keeping tension on the band
Ball Squats
- Stand with a stability ball behind your lower back against a wall
- Squat slowly while keeping your chest upright
- Push through your heels to return to standing
Conclusion
Piriformis syndrome can cause significant discomfort in the hip and leg, but in many cases it can be improved through:
