Medical Definition Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23495-piriformis-syndrome

Piriformis syndrome causes pain or numbness in your butt, hip or upper leg. It occurs when the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. The condition may be caused by injury, swelling, muscle spasms or scar tissue in the piriformis. Most episodes go away …

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/piriformis-syndrome

The piriformis muscle is a thin muscle found in the buttocks that allows the hip to rotate and the leg and foot to point outward. Piriformis syndrome happens when …

Piriformis Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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Piriformis Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, …

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/piriformis-syndrome-causes-symptoms-treatments

Piriformis syndrome usually starts with pain, tingling, or numbness in the buttocks. Pain can be severe and extend down the length of the sciatic nerve (called …