“What is Piriformis Syndrome?”
Piriformis syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle (around the buttocks) spasms and causes pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot.
“Signs and Symptoms”
- Dull aching pain in the buttocks
- Pain down the leg (thigh, calf and foot)
- Pain during climbing of stairs or slopes
- Pain heightens during prolonged sitting
- Obstruct in functionality of the leg
“How Can We Help?”
We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.
Treatments include pain relief modalities such as ultrasound, piriformis stretches and clinical massage.
Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.