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Hi are piriformis stretches safe? or can they cause herniated disk lower in the spine? i do the lieing on floor and bringing legs to chest.
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Disc injury unlikely: gentle nonforceful stretching for pisiform is syndrome or tightness should not routine cause back or nerve damage
Answered 11/21/2014
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