Piriformis Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 
piriformis muscle
piriformis syndrome is caused by a tight piriformis muscle which can lead to pain that is often felt in the buttock and thigh area.Find out what the muscle is, where it is and what it does.
piriformis syndrome
Piriformis problems are caused by problems with the muscle. A tight piriformis muscle can lead to buttock and thigh pain that can mimic sciatic pain. Find out what it is and what causes it.
piriformis treatment
How do you know that it is a piriformis problem and what is the best treatment for it? This section contains lots of suggestions on how to manage the problem.
piriformis stretches
See a video demonstration of my favourite piriformis stretch.

 

The piriformis muscle

What is Piriformis Syndrome

Treatment for piriformis problems

Video demonstration of a piriformis stretching exercise

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02-Nov-2009