Piriformis Stretch

Purpose: To stretch the piriformis muscle, a hip rotator, which can be tight and create lower back pain. 

Instructions: Lie on your back, bending one knee and placing your ankle over the other knee, in a figure 4 position. grab onto your opposite leg and pull both legs forward until you feel a stretch at the back of your crossed leg. 

Common Errors: Straining your neck to bend it forward - make sure when you assume the position, then relax your head back.