I have dealt with Piriformis Syndrome for 3 years. I found out that I was born with a disability, in which my piriformis muscle was deformed and my sciatic nerve was going through it. The piriformis muscle is deep in the buttocks. The deformity causes severe Sciatica. I have tried everything, medications, PT, Accupuncture, Chiro, and as a last resort I’ve had 3 hip surgeries. My doctor (chief of orthopaedics at Kaiser) has released me saying there’s nothing else they can do. So I try to deal. I have a very sensitive system and can’t tolerate anything stonger than tylenol. So I usually just hurt badly. It hurts to sit, walk, and stand. If I’m not active during the day it’s manageable. But I’m a single mom to a 6 year old. So that’s impossible. I have to be active and then the limping stars, and sometimes my legs give out. I’m at my wits end. I’m only 27. I’d love to feel normal. Can anyone recommend anything for me? I’d be forever greatful. Even just someone who understands… :)

Here’s an article about the syndrome and possible treatment. Look for a section called Rehabilitation about 1/2 way down.
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/TOPIC106.HTM

Here’s a booklet from the National Institutes of Health specifically about the management of the syndrome, it includes illustrations of exercises. It’s a rather big .pdf file.
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1317145&blobtype=pdf

It looks like you’d do best to find a good physical or sports therapist for the treatment. Maybe your physician can arrange for a referral.

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