Piriformis Stretches to Relieve Piriformis Syndrome

stabilize the hip joint during dynamic activities such as walking, running, and climbing stairs.

2. What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that arises when the piriformis muscle becomes tight, inflamed, or undergoes spasms, exerting pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, responsible for transmitting signals to and from the lower limbs.

Because the sciatic nerve either passes beneath or, in some individuals, through the piriformis muscle, any abnormal tightness or inflammation in this muscle can compress or irritate