Piriformis Syndrome - Medtick

Piriformis Syndrome

What is it?

The piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain.

  • The Piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain).

Diagnosis Tests

Consider:


  • Typically a mild case of piriformis syndrome can be successfully treated in 2-3 weeks, but more severe and irritable cases can take 6 weeks or longer.

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Symptoms

  • Sharp pain spread down and/or sharp tingling or numbness sensation  to thighs and/or buttocks?
  • Pain down the back of the thigh, calf and foot (sciatica)?
  • Pain when walking up stairs or inclines?
  • Increased pain after prolonged sitting?
  • Worse after walking or running?
  • Reduced range of motion of the hip joint?

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Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:


This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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