Piriformis Pain

Piriformis Pain , The Piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttock (behind the gluteus maximus). Piriformis Pain (Piriformis syndrome) is the condition where the piriformis muscle, spasms and causes buttock pain.

The piriformis muscle also irritates the sciatic nerve (near to the piriformis) and causes pain, sometimes numbness and tingling down the back of the leg and into the foot. It can sometimes feel the same as sciatic pain.

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Piriformis Pain

Piriformis Pain, The Piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttock (behind the gluteus maximus). Piriformis Pain (Piriformis syndrome) is the condition where the piriformis muscle, spasms and causes buttock pain.

The piriformis muscle also irritates the sciatic nerve (near to the piriformis) and causes pain, sometimes numbness and tingling down the back of the leg and into the foot. It can sometimes feel the same as sciatic pain.

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Piriformis Pain Signs & Symptoms

Some common symptoms

Dull ache in the buttock
Pain down the back of the thigh, calf and foot
Pain when walking up inclines or stairs
Increased pain after prolonged sitting
Possible reduced range of motion of the hip joint

Diagnosis

The best way to know if you are suffering from Piriformis Pain or there are no underlying conditions causing the pain, is to Book a free assessment with Sub-4 clinic.

The assessment will help to look at the pain and check if it is Piriformis Pain and decide which is the best way to achieve recovery.

Piriformis Pain Treatment & Cost

The purpose of a Sub-4 free assessment, is to help explore the pain issue you have and determine what (if anything) can be done to treat your Piriformis Pain. A Biomechanical Assessment level can be discussed as well, depending on the level of pain or discomfort you are suffering.