How Do You Do Piriformis Muscle Stretches?
Arthritis causes stiffness in your joints, making it sometimes difficult to even get out of bed. If you’re having stiffness in your hips you can loosen them up by performing a piriformis stretch. The piriformis is a muscle deep with the buttocks that aids in the rotation of your hips. Stretching everyday is important when you have a condition like arthritis. Lay on a padded mat or soft carpeting with your knees bent. Grab your right knee and pull it in towards left shoulder. You should feel a stretch deep within your buttocks. Hold the strecth for 30 to 60 seconds then switch to the left leg. Begin on your back with your knees bent. Cross your right foot over to your left knee. Grab the back of your left thigh and pull towards your chest. Hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds then switch legs.
