The Piriformis Stretch loosens up your hips, butt and back.  Stiff walking and leg injuries can be attributed to a tight piriformis.

1. Lie down on your back, knees bent, with your feet on the ground.
2. Take your right ankle and place it on your left quadriceps.
3. Reach between your legs with your right hand and grab the back of your left leg.
4. Grab the other side of your left leg with your left hand.
5. Pull your left leg toward you.
6. You should feel the stretch at the bottom of your right leg.
7. Hold.
8. Switch legs.

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