How to Permanently Loosen a Tight Piriformis!

Learn how to permanently loosen a tight piriformis. We can't just try and stretch or strengthen a tight piriformis and hope for long-term success. Instead, we need to figure out what's asked it to be tight in the first place!
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Baseline Test
2:36 Lower Back Mobility
6:03 Hip Joint Capsule Mobility
9:08 Piriformis Stretch
11:23 Piriformis Strength Exercise
13:14 Importance of Good Posture/Sitting
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  • @YourWellnessNerd
    @YourWellnessNerd3 ай бұрын

    Hope these tips genuinely give you the perspective needed to keep that piriformis loose!

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard3 ай бұрын

    I tried to sit in that position at the beginning of the video and WOW... I can barely even get into that position. Your videos are showing me that I have some serious lack of mobility in my legs and hips... at only 24. Sitting all day has been quite bad for me.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear the videos keep resonating mate!

  • @Marcecel
    @Marcecel23 күн бұрын

    I came have to thank you from Brazil. I’ve watched some of your videos and this changed my life. I finally learn how to release my hips and lower back, even tho I’d consulted with several different health professionals and did several exams. I feel an import relief in the pain that accompanied me through almost all my life. I feel I can release tension even my ATM. Now I have to necessary tools to keep getting better, thank you

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    23 күн бұрын

    Amazing to hear mate! I’m really happy to hear that the videos have been helpful for you. Good luck with things moving forward!

  • @christinawade8878
    @christinawade88782 ай бұрын

    Your video helped me identify another problem I had with my gluteal tightness. Thanks for the clarity.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome Christina!

  • @mecaback
    @mecaback3 ай бұрын

    Brilliant strategy and great info. 👊🙏

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Great to hear it resonated mate!

  • @perrystoll6122
    @perrystoll61223 ай бұрын

    Thanks - the way you talk about this makes so much sense to me,

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it mate! Glad it may have helped!

  • @dawnhabeck6364
    @dawnhabeck63643 ай бұрын

    Super thanks for this life changing teaching!!!

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it may have resonated!

  • @feduprn5765
    @feduprn57653 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video. I have chronic left sided pirformis pain and my left hip is getting tighter. My left lower back is painful when using the ball. Just doing it with the video loosened up the area. I will add these exercises to my routine. Thank you.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome to hear mate! Glad it may be helping!

  • @toolkit23
    @toolkit233 ай бұрын

    Helpful.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to hear!

  • @MisterSaunters
    @MisterSaunters3 ай бұрын

    That’s a lot of really helpful, useful, and actionable guidance and I really appreciate you sharing it! I found, though, that I couldn’t take it all in during one viewing so I’ve got this one saved to come back to a time or two more to apply it all to my situation

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it may have resonated mate! Hope you can digest it all!

  • @jhuot23
    @jhuot232 ай бұрын

    This helps my pain alot thanks for sharing.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome to hear it helped mate.!

  • @paraspurohit7172
    @paraspurohit71722 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope it’s helpful!

  • @MrJohnno89
    @MrJohnno893 ай бұрын

    Great video, and content. Thanks, this will help alot

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it mate, hope it does help!

  • @MrJohnno89

    @MrJohnno89

    3 ай бұрын

    I think it will. Im deep into a marathon prep. And stretching isn't helping loosen some tight muscles. These videos are exactly what I needed. Fix the root cause

  • @kingofthenorth792
    @kingofthenorth79215 күн бұрын

    Have u any advice on bursitis of the coccyx

  • @IMSerious209
    @IMSerious2092 ай бұрын

    That was helpful. Maybe ease off on the cross legged position though, it is something most of us with stiff muscles can only ever dream off, and is discouraging to the point of not even trying. I did, with one leg outstretched, and found it useful.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    2 ай бұрын

    The exercise can be performed in a chair so it’s easier on those hips!

  • @priyankalalwani9901
    @priyankalalwani99019 күн бұрын

    I can hardly do this pose, im falling back along with my knee staying so high . I seriously need help

  • @JB38549
    @JB385493 ай бұрын

    Back near the end of 22 I contacted a near fatal illness known as sepsis I was lucky but it left me crippled. Its like all the muscle in my legs are ridged I did get physio for 6 weeks which is all I could get but after that nothing. Is what I'm wondering is there anything u could recommend I do which might help free up my muscles because I firmly believe with time I could walk again without the use of crutches?

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    That determined attitude is half the battle right there mate! With such a specific case you’d likely need to work with someone directly to give you the direction your body specifically needs. From a general perspective, musculoskeletal dysfunction usually sits upon 4 pillars - somethings tight, somethings weak, it’s poorly positioned/poor posture, there’s a heightened nervous system over the top. Figuring out which of those needs your specific attention and then finding solid strategies to improve them is great general focus.

  • @JB38549

    @JB38549

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for responding. I have tried to get refered several times but nothing seems to come of it and I can't afford private. I will try stick to my own little exercise routine with gentle stretches and movement and make sure I don't over do it and keep positive and given time I might reach my goal or close. All the best in your journey and good health and prosperity to you and all who watch.

  • @nawluck

    @nawluck

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@YourWellnessNerdyou hit in on the nail... What do you do for an over heightened nervous system?..

  • @Mykidsaresmarterthanyours

    @Mykidsaresmarterthanyours

    3 ай бұрын

    I wonder if your fascia needs work along with strength building after it releases.

  • @JB38549

    @JB38549

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Mykidsaresmarterthanyours I did wonder, I've only just learned fascia and until recently didn't know it was a thing. My legs are extremely stiff it's hard to explain but it's like some sort of packing material in my legs preventing movement. I've been looking at exercises based on that and I suppose time will tell. Thank you. I really want to walk without aids so it's great to hear suggestions even if I'm aware of some. All the best 💖

  • @johnhodgeman3980
    @johnhodgeman3980Ай бұрын

    Mine is weak and long and gets tight because i have si joint dysfunction and psoas dysfunction.

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    Ай бұрын

    Hope the video helps John!

  • @Laura.Kottlowski
    @Laura.Kottlowski3 ай бұрын

    If you do feel a sharpness or pinching when you bring the foot out to the side in the hip crease area, at 8:00 what might that mean?

  • @YourWellnessNerd

    @YourWellnessNerd

    3 ай бұрын

    For many that can be a sign of jamming up the hip. If it is then shifting the hip out of as much hip flexion (more toward that 90 degree position) should help people find less punching and more comfortable pressure.

  • @Laura.Kottlowski

    @Laura.Kottlowski

    3 ай бұрын

    @@YourWellnessNerd ok, thanks! The feeling of a sharpness in the right hip and glute when doing certain movements (bending/folding while weight baring) is what lead me here - As an 'older' professional figure skater I am hoping that it's just tightness in the hip/glute and not overuse in my jump landing leg...

  • @CarloaMarca

    @CarloaMarca

    22 күн бұрын

    Aemet Es grd pic on😢

  • @CarloaMarca

    @CarloaMarca

    22 күн бұрын

  • @CarloaMarca

    @CarloaMarca

    22 күн бұрын

    ​@@Laura.Kottlowski😊