Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains the difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

However, doctors ultimately diagnosed her with piriformis syndrome. "It's a muscle that kind of clamps down on my sciatic ...

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttocks, spasms, causing sciatica-like pain in the buttocks that may extend down the back of the thigh, calf, ...

CT imaging revealed a bulky piriformis muscle which was further clarified on MRI as an intramuscular haematoma within the left piriformis causing compression of the left lumbosacral plexus. Haematoma ...

As it passes through the buttocks, it runs underneath the piriformis muscle. If the muscle cramps, it can pinch the nerve, a condition called piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome causes pain and ...

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Learn more:Causes of tailbone pain. This stretches the piriformis of the bent leg and the iliopsoas of the straight leg, which can become tight and limit mobility in the pelvis. The piriformis ...

This stretch targets the piriformis muscle, which can compress the sciatic nerve. Here is how to do it: Sit on the floor with the affected leg crossed over your other leg. Place your hand on the ...

The Army is changing the fitness test for all soldiers. On Monday, the Army announced it was replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test with the Army Fitness Test, AFT, according to a news release ...