Piriformis Syndrome

Pain in the Butt?

What is Piriformis Syndrome?

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome?

• The pain is usually felt in one buttock but you can feel a tingling down the back of the leg.
• You’ll avoid sitting or tend to sit with the sore buttock tilted up.
• Sometimes, you’ll walk with the foot turned out.

What’s the Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome?

• Pelvis and spine realignment techniques.
• Joint mobilisation to restore normal joint mobility, range of motion and function.
• Massage or electrotherapy to help decrease pain and spasm and increase blood flow and soft tissue extensibility.
• Stretching program.
• Acupuncture or Dry Needling to reduce muscle tightness around the buttock.
• Deep core stability and hip strengthening exercises to stabilise your hip, pelvis and spine.
• Foot orthotics or exercises, if indicated by your physiotherapist or podiatrist, to restore foot and lower extremity alignment.

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