Can These 10 Stretches Alleviate Your Piriformis Tension?

9. Recovery Stretch

When doing a stretching routine, any kind of exercise, or even after a few hours sitting at a desk, you can relieve tightness in the lower back and hips with a recovery stretch. Lie on your back, with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Draw your knees toward your chest and wrap your arms either behind your knees or over your shins. Gently pull your knees towards your chest. Hold this position, with your knees as close to your chest as possible, shoulders relaxed, and the small of your back flat on the floor. Sometimes, rocking side to side can offer further relief.