If you are experiencing hip, buttock, hamstring or sciatic pain then you may be suffering Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is a disorder that occurs when your sciatic nerve is compressed and/or irritated by the piriformis muscle as it passes deeply through your buttock, resulting in pain. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms: •Pain is usually felt in one buttock - but you may experience a radiation of pain down the back of the leg (sciatica).. •Pain aggravated by hip activity, eg walking, or prolonged sitting. •To avoid pain and pressure on the area you may sit lopsided with your sore buttock tilted up. •Sometimes, you’ll walk with the foot turned out due to shortening of the piriformis muscle. After a thorough assessment of your back, pelvis and hips, your physiotherapist will determine the cause of your pain. Once your diagnosis is established, treatment could involve any of the following: •Pelvis and spine re-alignment techniques. •Joint mobilisation to restore normal joint mobility, range of motion and function. •Massage or electrotherapy to help decrease pain and spasm in your piriformis and increase blood flow. •Stretching program for muscle length and flexibility •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 help restore foot and lower extremity alignment. Piriformis syndrome is effectively treated with physiotherapy in the vast majority of cases.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 23:51:33 +0000
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