Free Back Pain Exercises Bibliothèque de Kinésithérapie
NERVE GLIDE Tapis de Sol • Débutant Discs: L4-L5, L5-S1

Étirement en 4 du Piriforme et Sciatique

The piriformis muscle lies deep in the buttocks directly over (or around) the sciatic nerve. When hypertonic, it compresses the nerve causing tingling, numbness, and burning pain down the leg. The supine Figure-4 allows targeted piriformis release with zero lumbar spine strain.

SCHÉMA BIOMÉCANIQUE DU MOUVEMENT
Clinical back pain images demonstration - PIRIFORMIS / SCIATIC RELEASE
PIRIFORMIS / SCIATIC RELEASE
🎯 Deep Gluteal Tension

Exécution Étape par Étape

PROTOCOLE CLINIQUE
  1. 1 Lie flat on your back with both knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2 Cross your right ankle over your left knee, creating a number 4 shape with your legs.
  3. 3 Reach your hands around your left thigh (or use a towel/strap) and gently draw the left knee toward your chest.
  4. 4 You should feel a deep, soothing stretch in your right outer buttock/glute area.
  5. 5 Hold for 30 seconds while keeping your head and shoulders relaxed on the ground. Repeat on the opposite leg.
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CONSIGNES POSTURALES CLÉS

  • ✓ Flex your right foot (pull toes toward shin) to protect your knee joint throughout the stretch.
  • ✓ Keep your sacrum (tailbone base) grounded flat on the mat rather than curling your pelvis up.
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ERREURS À ÉVITER

  • ✗ Do not yank your thigh aggressively; stretch to a 4/10 mild tension, never sharp pain.
  • ✗ Do not tense your shoulders or neck.
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CONTRE-INDICATIONS ET SITUATIONS À ÉVITER

Do not perform this movement or modify strictly under clinical supervision if you have:

  • Recent total hip replacement (check posterior precaution limits with orthopedic surgeon)
FONDEMENTS SCIENTIFIQUES & CITATIONS

Biomécanique Clinique & Preuves

This exercise protocol utilizes proven spinal mechanics: active core co-contraction (McGill stabilization), directional preference extension (McKenzie MDT), and non-compressive axial elongation to facilitate nutrient exchange in the avascular intervertebral disc matrix.

• McGill, S.M. (2016). Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. Human Kinetics.
• Delitto, A., et al. (2021). Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT).
POSOLOGIE CLINIQUE
Durée de Maintien 30 Seconds
Répétitions 3 holds each side
Séries Prescrites 1 set
Difficulté Débutant
Position Tapis de Sol
MUSCLES CIBLES
Piriformis Gluteus Medius Obturator Internus
MUSCLES STABILISATEURS
Hamstrings Tensor Fasciae Latae