Stop Stretching Your Piriformis and Do This Treatment Today!

In this video, I show a deep tissue hands-on massage technique to address the attachments of the piriformis muscle. Related article: https://bit.ly/piriformispain

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You'll Learn

How to address the attachments of the piriformis muscle
How to position the arms for better access to the sacral attachments
The best position for the thigh when addressing the femoral attachment is a side-lying position

Chapters

0:00 To make the sacral attachments more accessible, place the patient's arms on a chair.
1:11 Rick Merriam shows how he applies a transverse friction massage technique for the sacral attachments of the piriformis muscle.
2:23 How to effectively use your finger to address specific areas of the sacrum.
3:37 The sacrotuberous ligament runs from the PSIS to the ischial tuberosity. So, when you address the sacral attachments of the piriformis, you're also addressing the ligament.
6:19 Rick demonstrates how he positions the thigh when the patient is lying on their side. Positioning the femur in this way puts the piriformis on stretch.
7:31 How to make accessing the femoral attachment of the piriformis easier.
7:55 How and where to press the femoral attachment of the piriformis into the greater trochanter.

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Hey! My name is Rick Merriam. I have held a license to practice massage therapy for over 29 years. I'm also the owner of Engaging Muscles Massage.

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Disclaimer

The information and demonstration presented in this video are only for educational and informational purposes. This video is for licensed massage therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors. This video aims to help improve licensed practitioners' hands-on muscle palpation and massage therapy techniques. This video is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before trying new therapy techniques. If you are a client or member of the public, please do not try to reproduce these demonstrations without a licensed professional. By watching this video, you acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for using the information provided.