Stretching the pyramidalis muscle?

[benzo]

Last week I got the results from my MRI scan. It confirmed the image that mostly turns up on a TRUS: that I have an inflamed prostate.
Since I had a flareup a couple of weeks ago I had my urine and prostate secretion examined and both turned out sterile.
My PT diagnosed through kinesiology that my pyramidalis muscle was in spasm, mostly because of the prostate inflammation. I have performed a search on the forum for this little-known muscle and there is not a lot if information to be found on how to properly stretch it.
I found some pictures on a website explaining stretching it by holding one leg straight, folding the other leg over the straight one and then applying reverse pressure by pushing your elbow against the folded leg. Unfortunately I Googled it and can't seem to find the site again.
I can hardly imagine this would stretch the pyramidalis so I'm not sure it is the correct way to perform it.
Has anyone got more information on this?

[Richie]

I have the same problem area. This is the best stretch I have found:

http://www.physionline.co.za/gallery/achilles1.gif

except put your hands together and really push out the elbows.

[benzo]

I have the same problem area. This is the best stretch I have found:

http://www.physionline.co.za/gallery/achilles1.gif

except put your hands together and really push out the elbows.

That's one I'm already doing but I doubt it stretches the pyramidalis. I think this is more geared towards the pelvic floor.
The pyramidalis attaches to the lower abdominal muscles:



I think this stretch, also listed in AHIP, is my best option:

[CppsDad]

benzo,

I do that stretch one arm at a time, and leave my other elbow on the ground. It's not as hard, and I feel like I can get a good stretch there without it being so hard on the back.

Mike

[alprost]

My PT diagnosed through kinesiology that my pyramidalis muscle was in spasm, mostly because of the prostate inflammation.

Has your PT assessed and treated trigger points in your pyramidalis muscle and the other abdominal muscle groups?

If not, and you have active trigger points in these muscles, stretching may actually make the pain worse.