PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
IF YOU FREQUENTLY DEAL WITH SYMPTOMS LIKE JOINT PAIN, SPINE PAIN, PELVIC IMBALANCE OR HEADACHES, WELCOME TO SPINE CLINIK FOR HELP
Causes of pain in the buttocks range from temporary annoyances, such as bursitis, bruising, piriformis syndrome, muscle strain, and shingles, to more serious diseases with long-term consequences, such as cancer, arthritis of the sacroiliac joints, and herniated disc with sciatica. All symptoms related to buttock pain must be evaluated in terms of their intensity, duration, location, and aggravating or relieving factors. For example, whether or not the pain changes when walking, when sitting, or when at rest while lying down
SIGNS OF PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME:
- Numbness and tingling in the buttocks that may extend down the back of the leg
- Tenderness of the muscles in the buttocks
- Difficulty sitting comfortably
- Pain while sitting that gets worse the longer you sit
- Pain in the buttocks and legs that worsens with activity
In serious cases of piriformis syndrome, the pain in your buttocks and legs can be so severe it becomes disabling. You may become unable to complete basic, everyday tasks, such as sitting at a computer