Can These 10 Stretches Alleviate Your Piriformis Tension?

8. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit on the floor and bend your knees out to the sides, placing the soles of your feet together. Rather than pulling the heels in close to the groin, move them out so there is at least a foot between them — this will stretch the outer thigh rather than the inner. Holding the ankles or feet, use the leg muscles to draw the knees toward the ground. You can also lean forward and use your elbows to assist with this movement, but be careful not to over-stretch. Once you feel a stretch, hold the position for 30 seconds.