Piriformis Syndrome is a very common condition where the piriformis muscle, located deep to the gluteal muscles, becomes tightened and puts pressure onto the sciatic nerve which passes beneath, through or about it. This condition then refers pain into the lower back, deep into the buttock or down the posterior of the leg on the affected side, giving sciatica.
The causes of piriformis syndrome are numerous and require professional assessment. Similarly, the treatments of piriformis syndrome are numerous and targetted at the precise cause. Massage and osteopathy are two approaches that are very effective along with stretches and mobilisation exercises that can be carried out at home.
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