What are the symptoms of piriformis syndrome?

Answer 1

The best kind of exercise for a piriformis syndrome is to simply stretch that particular muscle to reduce its tendency to go into protective spams. Several classic stretching exercises for the piriformis, hip extensor muscles and the hamstring group when done twice daily will often decrease the painful symptoms of sciatic nerve pressure and improve the range of motion without pain.

• Lie on your back with both feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.
• First piriformis stretch is done on the side with that has hip and leg pain.
• Pull the knee of the painful leg up to your chest, grasp the knee with both hands and slowly and gently pull it toward the opposite shoulder. If you are stretching for right low back and hip pain, the right knee is bent and flexed toward the left shoulder; if you are stretching for left low back and hip pain, the left knee is bent and flexed toward the right shoulder.
• Do not "bounce" the hold; use only slight gentle force that produces a pleasant feeling as the piriformis muscle stretches.
• Hold this position for 30 seconds, repeat 3-5 times and stretch 3 times a day during the acute state.
• Repeat for other side, although you will probably want to do more piriformis and sciatic nerve exercises on the side of greatest pain.

Answer 2

Treatment for piriformis syndrome includes avoiding activities that aggravate the condition, such as running and bicycling. Patients who experience pain while sitting for long periods of time, should stand frequently

Answer 3

Piriformis syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The symptoms include pain and numbness in the buttocks and along the sciatic nerve into the feet