Sunday, May 06, 2007

PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME

Piriformis syndrome is an often misdiagnosed cause of sciatica, leg, or buttock pain, and disability. The sciatic nerve may be compressed within the buttock by the piriformis muscle, with pain increased by muscular contraction, palpation, or prolonged sitting.
The piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve,
This referred pain, called "sciatica", often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back.
Patients generally complain of pain deep in the buttocks,
Worse by sitting,
Climbing stairs, or
Performing squats.
The piriformis muscle assists in abducting and laterally rotating the thigh.
This is the action of the right piriformis muscle
It balance the left foot, move the right leg directly sideways away from the body and rotate the right leg so that the toes point towards the ceiling.

TREATMENT:
§ Stretching exercises and
§ Massage.
§ Anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed.
§ Cessation of running, bicycling, or similar activities may be advised
Stretching:Lie flat on the bed. Bend the legs to 90ยบ the knee, lifting the feet in the air. Let the feet spread apart from each other, keeping the knees together

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