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What is piniformis syndrome?
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Similar to sciatica: Priformis syndrome is pressure on the sciatic nerve from the piriformis muscle of the hip. Symptoms are typical of sciatica, but the cause is not from the low back. Pain and/or numbness going down the leg are typical.
Answered 9/29/2016
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