This is a pain and numbness you feel in your buttock and down the back of your leg.
What is it?
This is a pain and numbness you feel in your buttock and down the back of your leg.
What causes it?
This syndrome is caused by a problem with a small muscle deep within your buttock. It's called the "piriformis" muscle. The sciatic nerve runs just beneath it. If you irritate or damage your piriformis muscle, it may spasm or swell. This puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.
signs and symptoms
The main of piriformis syndrome is sciatica. That's pain, weakness, numbing or tingling in your buttock and leg. It can radiate from your lower back all the way down to your foot. It may be hard for you to sit comfortably. Your pain may get worse when you are active.
non-surgical treatment
Treatment options include rest, ice and heat, medications and physical therapy. Stretches and exercises can help too. Our non-surgical sports medicine physicians can create a plan to achieve victory over piriformis syndrome.
The Spine Center at Andrews Sports Medicine provides the most-advanced, comprehensive treatment solutions for injuries and disorders of the spine. To schedule an appointment, call (205) 939-3699.
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