What is piriformis stretch (from legs straight)?

Piriformis Stretch (From Legs Straight)

Piriformis stretch

Picture of how to do piriformis stretch
  1. Lie on your back with your legs straight.
  2. Lift your affected leg, and bend your knee. With your opposite hand, reach across your body, and then gently pull your knee toward your opposite shoulder.
  3. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
  4. Switch legs and repeat steps 1 through 3.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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