By Dr. PABLO OROZCO
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26 Sep, 2024
There’s a tiny muscle in your deep hip complex called the piriformis. This little guy [or lady] seems to get a bad rap in the fitness and medical communities alike. I can not tell you how many times I have been told this muscle is “tight” or that this muscle is the culprit of one’s aches and pains. Well, I hate to be the one that breaks it to you, BUT, “tight” does not always mean there is a contractile or shortening of the muscle. Seriously! Tight can mean poor joint range of motion poor muscle flexibility sensitive nerve tension referred pain from elsewhere poor skin suppleness or perhaps even just the “feeling” of tightness due to a perceived threat or fatigue (check out Todd’s blog for more on this topic) My point is, there’s more to just slapping a diagnosis of “tight” tissue on someone and telling them to stretch. You’ve got to know more to really alleviate said tightness . Book a consultation here!