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Piriformis syndrome
A condition characterized by pain in the buttucks, which may travel down the thigh or up the lower back. Made worse by sitting, the pain is from a muscle putting pressure on an important nerve (the sciatic nerve).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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what is the main cause of piriformis syndrome?
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What are the most effective treatments for piriformis syndrome?
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Are there usually many symptoms when you have Piriformis syndrome?
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I have piriformis syndrome. How long should I expect it to take to recover?
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How long does it take botox to work for piriformis syndrome?
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What are treatments that relief piriformis syndrome that reveals as pain in the left buttock.?
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A 65-year old female asked:
I have suffered for two years with piriformis syndrome and tried everything except surgery but I am worried as to the recovery time and after effects?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can cortisone shot alleviate piriformis syndrome?
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How can chiropractors evaluate for piriformis syndrome?
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A 72-year old female asked:
What doctors taking Medicare perform Botox injection for Piriformis syndrome?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Is it possible to be unable to walk, have urinary incontiency, because of piriformis syndrome?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Can piriformis syndrome send pain all the way down to the heal? And pain in the Achilles area?
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A 32-year old female asked:
If My Sciatica Was Caused By Piriformis syndrome Wouldnt I Feel TheMmuscle Spasm Pain In My Buttocks?
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A 40-year old female asked:
What is piriformis syndrome.What does it cause and how could you get relieved of.Does it cause pain in the whole leg.?????Please help me.
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A 32-year old female asked:
I've Been Doing Stretches That Are Supposed To Be Good For Sciatica And Piriformis Syndrome, But I Always Hurt More Later, What Could Be The Cause?
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A 34-year old male asked:
what causes piriformis syndrome? I've had pain in upper right buttock for couple years and my massage therapist said I might have that.
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A 42-year old asked:
I had a botox injection for piriformis syndrome 15 days ago and no result yet. More intense pain than usual. How long before I give up hope?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the best treatment for Severe hip bursitis and piriformis syndrome?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it true that someone with hip retroversion cannot get piriformis syndrome on that side?
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What are suggested remedies for Piriformis Syndrome? I have had physical therapy and a cortisone shot. The pain still remains and can be quite debilitating at times. I am only 60 years of age. Are there other recommendations that I can try or return t
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A 39-year old asked:
How can I tell the difference between sciatica caused by a herniated disc or by piriformis syndrome?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome.Pain has moved from the middle left buttocks, groin, quadriceps. Now I have hypersensitive skin on knee, & sheen.
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A 40-year old female asked:
what causes piriformis syndrome.Could it cause pain in the whole leg and knee?Does it cause difficulty in stepping on foot.Please help?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I have Piriformis Syndrome and it has been acting up as I am weaning off of an SSRI. The muscles won't stop locking up and my hips hurt again. Help?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How can I tell if my L side sciatic px is from piriformis syndrome or herniated disk? The pain intensity varies & at time only in my L low back/buttock. When I have leg pain to my left foot goes cold.
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A 37-year old asked:
What is a therapeutic treatment for piriformis muscle syndrome?
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A 38-year old asked:
Piriformis trapped nerve dangerous?
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A 30-year old asked:
Would you see a rheumatoid doctor for piriformis?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Have piriformis issues.Saw pt who said there was a knot in it.He worked it out and I feel better, but now I worry it was a tumor and he smooshed it?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Who do I see to check out my piriformis, what type of Dr.? I just started seeing a Chiro and he does not seem to even want to examine my piriformis.
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