BEST way to Foam Roll the Piriformis for Sciatica

How to Foam Roll the Piriformis to relieve low back pain and sciatica
Sciatica has many causes, one of them is from a tight piriformis.
In this video I show you the best way to safely foam roll your glutes and piriformis for glute pain, hip pain, low back pain and sciatica.
Why does the piriformis get tight?
When only on one side we typically find a tight piriformis on the side that the sacrum has shifted posterior or backwards.
This structural shift , imbalance , and restriction causes the piriformis to over work and become tight.
This is how you can isolate the piriformis to loosen up the tight muscle and help to relieve piriformis syndrome and sciatic nerve pain.
Dr. Jordan Fairley
www.thesourcechiropractic.com

[@susannafera]

That last move! Crossing the left over is magic!

[@MrMudEagle]

This is a zen lesson in pain, but when it releases, its wonderful.

[@irongirl8007]

Thank you so much--this is so helpful.

[@kobalt77]

Thank you, I never knew about the side to side moves, awesome !!

[@jenniferciardo3162]

When he demonstrated the cross fiber technique I was in aweeeeee! I’ve never seen that done before and holy cow that really helps!!!! Thank you!

[@lapis.lareza]

Thank you, Doctor, the isolation method is really helpful

[@diegomoreno7152]

thanks man this helped a ton

[@TaDarling1]

Great video.

[@ponypower8]

Thanks!! I thought rolling rapidly was better. Will now do it slowly.

[@chrisdinsmore1665]

It took a lot of rolling over multiple days, but this finally really improved my condition. The part of the video where he talks about the piriformis was the key for me.

[@dr.jordanfairley2068]

Great to hear Chris, thank you for sharing, and happy you're improving.

[@JohnB-xg2om]

@@dr.jordanfairley2068 Yep just starting this and the last stretch on the piriformis is very very painful but I am guessing that is a good thing? thanks for the videos

[@Mocorn]

Mother of God. Once I hit the piriformis in the right glute that thing lit up like a Christmas three!
Not in a bad way but rather "this area is extremely tight and sensitive". I know what I'm working on now!

[@chrisdinsmore1665]

@@Mocorn My experience was exactly the same! Hurt so good!

[@dryrainwetsun]

Yes sir all ears this pain is no joke

[@christinafast4459]

Thanks for this video

[@billybob-kl6br]

Thank you so much

[@theso4870]

Good info!

[@robwoodruff400]

I woke up with pain in my left glute and hip during the night. After doing these simple exercises with the roller this morning, it feels so much better. This guy knows what he's talking about. Thanks!

[@nixdapogs]

Thanks, Doc! Butt hurts when I drive. Will start doing this tomorrow. Cheers!

[@J_International]

This exercise helps the pain I have in my hips but I find I need to do it on a hard floor to get enough pressure on the hip and relieve tension.

[@gogogolyra1340]

Woah... what pain relief

[@montyferguson4657]

My chiropractor recommended a foam roller so I bought two different kinds after watching this video and doing it, the pain/tightness is gone for now.

[@user-st7ig3rl7k]

Hi there. Great and easy to follow video. Could I ask how often these exercises are recommended to be performed. I was advised that approx every 2-3 days so that I didn’t over do it. I do also see a registered osteopath. Thanks 😊🙏🏻

[@DragonXslash4]

TY

[@cindyg1243]

I recently had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder, but am out of my sling. Is there a way to do this on my right side without putting pressure on my right arm?

[@maryqualls5086]

Looking forward to trying this. Getting a foam roller today!
Also, Doc anyone ever tell you you look like Tom Huddleston? 😄

[@terrablader]

Can you explain sciatica nerve inpingment works how does losing those tissue get the nerve away from a degenerative disc touching it

[@seggyvlased]

Hi I would like to ask, i had this problem on my right side, and the pain went away completely by itself, but my left side started to hurt. Should i do this exercise?

[@charlenescott9261]

I need to get rid of nerve pain in both thighs it’s my L3 what do you recommend with the roller I can’t nearly walk I need some releive

[@KB105]

What size roller or brand do you suggest?

[@cartoonmamma]

Please 🙏🏼 I have pain on the top of my back elephant bone I don’t know how else to describe it… Perhaps it’s the hipbone? It feels like a pinched nerve and I’m not sure if it’s sciatica because I don’t have pain going down the back of my leg into my foot. I have pain or a burning sensation sometimes that occurs on the outside of my right thigh. Are these exercises right for me? Thank you so much.

[@singstephen]

When I hit “the spot” where the most pain is, I feel something moving back and forth as I roll. It feels like a rubber band moving by the pressure of the roller. Does that make sense?

[@normaomeara6370]

Will the foam roller technique cure or only relieve pain temporarily

[@reneghorashy6968]

I did these today for the first time, should I expect it to be sore and tender, before I see much relief?

[@trevorxhernandez]

What foam roller do you recommend?

[@joanallen5253]

What size roller is this one? 24" or 18" ?

[@BeaPicou]

Will this cause inflammation of piriformis?

[@thejakester2131]

Dr. J, what do we do about the shifted sacrum that causes the problem in the first place? Does this rolling also shift that back?

[@dr.jordanfairley2068]

Hey Jake, my specialty is chiropractic, so i'd be getting adjusted in the way that most appropriately would bring proper function back to the sacrum

[@DannyPacheco-to4fi]

Ha i just watched 5 videos from other 'experts' saying not to do this. Dont know who ti believe. Uhhh gotta love the internet lol 😂

[@ephillips1477]

Do you recommend stretching the muscle after rolling? If so, which stretches?

[@samop7692]

Yes Plz answer this

[@Woody54321]

Trying this now. Lifting the other leg over helps a lot. And thanks for the reminder of going s l o w l y....very helpful. I'll add this to my daily routine now. I've returned to hot power yoga after four years and oh boy, my muscles are very tight in the hips and glutes and buttocks. It's time to roll!!
Neil - Hull, Mass

[@aiseruchaan]

It hurts so much I could cry wtf

[@valeriemizner5479]

“Should I use a six inch roller?

[@dr.jordanfairley2068]

You can if that works for you

[@lyesaitsaidi7022]

Whate you are doing is making the pain worse. Ditch Foam rolling as it puts more pressure on your nerve. Neither stretching is working.
All what you have to do is strengthening the glutes and the core.

[@theso4870]

Goof info

[@pennyhardaway4]

Goof comment

[@theso4870]

Good info.. Good info…