Objective: To study the frequency of piriformis tightness and its association with low back pain due to prolonged sitting among the bankers of Pakistan.

Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted on the bankers of Sialkot including Muslim Commercial Bank, Habib Bank Limited, Bank of Punjab, Allied Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, Faisal Bank, Meezan Bank Habib, Metro bank, Habib Soneri Bank. Data was collected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria from the bankers of Sialkot, Pakistan. Piriformis tightness was assessed using seated piriformis stretch test.

Results: The frequency of Piriformis tightness among bankers is found high. Results showed that total 200 sample size, 147(73.5%) participants tested positive for piriformis stretch test while 53(26.5%) tested negative  for piriformis stretch test. P value is less than 0.05 means the increase in frequency of piriformis tightness and its association with low back pain due to prolonged sitting among the bankers of Pakistan. The study shows the incidence of Piriformis Tightness was highest in Habib bank limited (31.5%) who had 6-8 hours of sitting employment experience.

Conclusion: The prevalence of Piriformis Tightness and its association with prolonged sitting among bankers of Sialkot is high. However this prevalence can be minimized if proper guidance regarding ergonomics, resting duration between working hours is given.

Keywords: Piriformis Tightness, Low Back Pain, Prolonged Sitting, Piriformis Stretch test, Postural change