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A member asked:

I have really tight piriformis and low back, would sitting on a saddle chair help or make it worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Do U have LB Pain as: well, as your statement seems incomplete? I feel you should do stretching exercises strengthening exercises of your back and Hip muscles. You shouldn't have any problems with Saddle chairs, in my opinion. I believe the stretchings would help in relieving you Piriformis tightness as well. Good Luck.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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