Question 1

can piriformis syndrome send pain all the way down to the heal? and pain in the achilles area?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis syndrome: Piriformis syndrome pain usually stops at about the knee.  If it goes lower, you may want to have your sciatic nerves looked at.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my piriformis hurts from dance?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis: Lots of stretching... although to have 'just' piriformis pain after dance is rare. It might just be pain from working out, depending on the dance, and your hip rotators all might be sore. Drink plenty of water and stretch all rotators and hip muscles just after warm-up, and also during cooling down if possible. Best of luck!

Question 3

what causes your piriformis to have issues, and how do you treat the discomfort and lead a normal life? is it possible to fix it 100%?

Accepted Answer

Yes: By treating an underlying cause of postural abnormality. Piriformis pain is an effect of pelvic imbalance either due to short leg syndrome or unequal muscle tone in the spine or pelvis. This can be done with heel lifts. You need a good thorough physical exam by someone who understands postural biomechanics.

Question 4

piriformis trapped nerve dangerous?

Accepted Answer

See below: The piriformis is a muscle in your hip that helps to externally rotate your leg. (turn your leg out).  The sciatic nerve runs behind this muscle and sometimes actually runs through the muscle.  Occasionally this muscle can become tight or contracted which may increase pressure on the sciatic nerve.  This is called piriformis syndrome.  It is typically treated conservatively with physical therapy.

Question 5

why does my piriformis hurt from dancing?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The piriformis is a muscle that inserts into the proximal hip and assists in hip movement.  There are a variety of reasons it may be being aggravated.  Doing a good warmup and stretch before dancing at help.  A physical therapist can give you good exercises for it as well.  If it does not improve, see a doctor to verify diagnosis and discuss treatment directly.

Question 6

what is the main cause of piriformis syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Refer to answer: This is very rare. I have  found no cause for this yet. However our experience points to inflammatory conditions.

Question 7

are there usually many symptoms when you have piriformis syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: It's pretty straightforward, but in my opinion it's an overdiagnosed condition, usually mistaken for actual sciatica.

Question 8

how is piriformis syndrome treated? and how long does it take to go away?

Accepted Answer

Several: Techniques. Stretches, facilitated positional release, injections, but the best treatment is one that addresses pelvic imbalance, usually with a heel lift.

Question 9

i have piriformis syndrome.  how long should i expect  it to take to recover?

Accepted Answer

Pyriformis syndrome: There are some excellent on line descriptions of the condition and necessary stretching exercises.  Sitting on a tennis ball reproducing the pain helped my recovery.   Rest from exercise is needed although you could try swimming or use of the ellipitical.   Providing the diagnosis is correct -i would confer with a good physical therapist.  Start your return to exercise slowly and stop if it recurs.

Question 10

what exactly does a radio frequency lesioning to the piriformis do? i had one today.

Accepted Answer

Usually not much: Many people only get temporary relief, some get new types of 'confused' nerve sensations, and a few get great relief.

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