Question 1

what is the main cause of piriformis syndrome?

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

Question 2

are there usually many symptoms when you have piriformis syndrome?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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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 5

how to know if i have pinched nerve or piriformis syndrome?

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Pyriformis/nerve: Its very difficult for you to tell. But a doctor who does a proper examination should be able to tell. Sometimes its difficult without an injection being done.

Question 6

what kind of specialist can i see about piriformis syndrome?

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A few: Orthopedists, Physical medicine specialists, Neurologists, Chiropractors, Physical therapists and other Sports Medicine Specialists have a role to play in this condition.

Question 7

how long does it take botox to work for piriformis syndrome?

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Botox: Takes 2-5 days to kick in.

Question 8

can you tell me how is sciatica different from piriformis syndrome?

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Yes: Sciatica refers to ANY cause of irritation ,injury or trauma to the sciatic nerve, at any point in its anatomic course. This can be from a stretch injury ,fall, surgery, or direct trauma.
Piriformis syndrome is a irritability and spasm of the piriformis muscle ,which directly overlies the sciatic nerve. In rare cases the sciatic nerve passes through the muscle.

Question 9

how to differentiate between symptoms of sacroiliitis and piriformis syndrome?

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Piriformis syndrome: the symptoms of piriformis syndrome and sacroilitis may be similar.  They both involve the irritation of the sciatic nerve.  The pain of piriformis syndrome may be increased with rotating the foot away from the body and palpation over the piriformis muscle

Question 10

can the symptoms from a pinched nerve come and go? or symptoms of piriformis syndrome?

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Piriformis Pain: The sciatic nerve runs underneath the piriformis muscle  and typically does not irritate the nerve.  However if the muscle is irritated or the nerve runs through the belly of the muscle (5-10% of people) it can press on the sciatic nerve and cause the sciatica type pain in the buttock region but also radiate into the leg as well.  Typically stretching and nsaids are mainstay for treatment.

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