Clamshell Exercise Worsening Piriformis Syndrome Pain? You may be making these mistakes

[@jacksippel9512]

Key cues for me - 1) use a wall to prevent rotation 2) small controlled movements in both directions

[@HannahMcGlinchey]

Clam shell is great if piriformis is LOOSE and LONG to shorten the muscle ! If the piriformis is SHORT and TIGHT ( spasm) it's not effective .... important to find out is the piriformis short or long .... if it needs stretched or strengthened

[@CoachSofia]

I have talked about this extensively in my channel and in my program Piriformis Control where I have assessments to determine if the piriformis is tight or not. This video is specifically for showing you how to isolate the gluteus medius muscle not the piriformis.

[@marshag4735]

Four months ago, I had a minimally invasive Laminectomy....the Dura was cut. Then fixed but pain level is out of control. In pain on my right side. 24/7 taking meds all day And.And I have saddled parentheses. I cannot get my right glutes strong without affecting my piriformis. I've got injections which have really helped...My PT people,are awesome buy after I am worse than ever. not always....yet some of the exercises are just the ones you showed. Like the clam,It seems like any. Glute Strengthening Exercises. make it way worse. I don't know what direction to go in. Currently looking for a new neurologist. As the last one basically 😢I wish I could speak with someone like yourself....Will keep watching your videos. Thank you.

[@gingerfish2000]

I love this tip. I struggled with getting the form properly in pilates.

[@taylorlockie5481]

You are the best at what you do! Thank you

[@CoachSofia]

Thank you!

[@JessicaEstrada-tj3rg]

So, so helpful! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@CoachSofia]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@soulinecent9490]

Tbarkellah 3lik 😊

[@PureGamingpro]

This is helpful thank you so much. Your previous video and speaking to you helped alot.

[@CoachSofia]

You're welcome :)

[@nicolas_caged]

I just avoid this exercise now.

[@CoachSofia]

Yes, I mention in the end when it's okay to just skip it altogether and show an alternative.

[@DiegoRodriguez-po9ey]

They made do those at ATI. Before of the exercises never had lower back pain but after I was in very bad pain.. the therapies just made it worse.