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Torn piriformis muscle
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Dr. Sean Kearneyanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
MRI: MRI of the hip would confirm this.
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916 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Shapiroanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 39 years experience
Possible sciatica: if you have problems with the piriformis tendon, it may irritate the sciatic nerve. This in turn may cause pain in the buttock and/or aim down the leg... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Piriformis: Heat and/or ice applications. Specific exercises given you by the therapist. Avoid lifting and activity that irritates the pain. A therapist can us... Read More
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6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
34 years experience
Many things: First of all it is important to get a good physical examination to confirm the diagnosis of piriformis syndrome. A physiatrist is probably best for th... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Andrew Germanovichanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Find a cause: By treating an underlying cause of postural abnormality. Piriformis pain is an effect of pelvic imbalance either due to short leg syndrome or unequal ... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ki-Hon Linanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Hip rotation: Theoretically internal rotation of the hip may help to determine tightness, but this would be nonspecific since there are multiple external rotators o... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ramon Garcia-septienanswered
Sports Medicine 47 years experience
Yes: You can rest.Take care with muscle relaxing and hot pack.
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3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
May be related: Piriformis muscles are primarily involved in external rotation and weak abductors of the hip. They do not cross into the back. That being said, incr... Read More
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3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: Piriformis syndrome describes the set of symptoms that can occur from an abnormal piriformis muscle/tendon. The piriformis begins in the pelvis and i... Read More
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nathaniel Drourranswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Yes: certainly with time piriformis syndrome causes pain which may lead to an asymmetric gait - which will over time result in SI disease.
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Suggestions: Yes, if sciatic is caught by buttock muscles, pain can simulate a pinched nerve from the back, BUT you describe issues in "legs", and the bilaterality... Read More
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1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Merrimananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
??: Might try several things like acupuncture or massage therapy hope it feels better.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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