Yoga Pose: Piriformis Stretch (Close to Sage Twist)

So today's yoga pose isn't exactly a yoga pose, but very close to a pose known as the Sage Twist. The pose that I am doing here is known as the Piriformis Stretch (as my focus for this week was stretching). The piriformis muscle is a deep internal hip rotator with its primary role being external rotation. This muscle crosses over the sciatic nerve, and if tight can irritate the sciatic nerve. Doing this pose/stretch can prevent potential future sciatica, or help treat it.

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