L Hip/Pelvis, Piriformis
2020-01-23 – 2020-02-15
Grade: 2
Following Tuesday’s intense interval session I recall a small niggle that I thought was just from a bash or minor strain. Following Wednesday night corridor it then became more noticeable towards the end. Thursday began to rest.
Feels like a weakness or slight ache in the left bum but unable to really prod it as it’s well within the muscles. My understanding is the piriformis is very small, helps deal with rotational movements , sits next to the large nerve that goes down the leg. Through the rough session on Tuesday this triggered it.
I see it as a positive thing that i have found it now as it indicates that I have been neglecting it through my training. Mainly via not enough core, lateral strengthening and hip abductors.
Cause: intense session with too much impact. Also none of my conditioning exercises focused on the piriformis specifically. Therefore it was likely weaker than it should be.
Lots of stretching regularly 2x day, a whole range of different exercises but most effective was lie on back bend one leg 90deg, then place opposite foot (twist leg) on other knee, and gently pull twisted leg towards opposite shoulder. Also side raises. And strengthing core helped a lot.