Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome is an uncommon rare neuromuscular condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve that passes below or through the piriformis muscle and goes down the back of the leg and finally ends in the feet in the form of smaller nerves.
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Tingling sensation
- Numbness in the buttocks
Investigations:
- Physical examinations
- MRI
Non – surgical Treatments:
- Dry Needling
- Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
- Image Guided Calcific Barbotage
