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I have the symptoms of piriformis syndrome. pain mgt.dr rolls his eyes. what treatment is available for this? the pain is severe and i loathe per10/32
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Who diagnosed ?: Compression or entrapment of sciatic nerve by piriform muscle is called P. synd. usually diagnosis is confirmed by CT , MRI & nerve conduction studies , some times compression could be at inter obturator muscle level , most of time physical therapy , stretching , PT is enough , surgery is rarely done .Speak to your doctor
Answered 8/17/2018
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