Treating And Preventing Piriformis Syndrome

Maintain Good Form During Exercise

While regular exercise is crucial to managing piriformis syndrome and maintaining overall health, patients need to be mindful of the range of movements they put their body through, especially around the lower back and hips. Avoid lifting while bending at the waist, such as with barbells or kettlebells. Cardio exercises that require the leg and hip to flex into a ninety-degree angle, like stair climbers, should also be avoided. Choose exercise moves that slowly stretch the back, legs, and hip flexors, but do not require circular hip rotations or sudden kicks. All of these types of movements involve recruitment of the piriformis muscle and may be aggravating, so be sure to maintain good form during exercise.

Learn about how warming up comes into play next.