Figure 4 Stretch

HipPelvisHip Stretch
Written By David Song

FIGURE 4 STRETCH

This is stretch for your glutes and piriformis muscles. Lie down on your back and bend one leg so that the ankle rests on your other thigh. Bend your knee and pull it towards your chest and hold it for 3-5 breaths. Alternate sides as needed.

Muscles Involved:

  • Piriformis

  • Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

  • Hip Osteoarthritis

  • Hip Labral Tear

  • Total Hip Replacement

  • External Snapping Hip Syndrome

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Bursitis

  • Glute Amnesia

  • Pseudo Sciatica

  • Gluteal Tendinopathy

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