A Literal “Pain In The Butt” – Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome occurs when a hypertonic (tight) piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve that travels down the leg. To better understand how this occurs, let’s take a look at the anatomy of this gluteal region. The piriformis is a deep gluteal muscle that travels horizontally from the sacrum (tailbone) and out toward the hip at […]
