WHAT IS PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME OR POCKET SYNDROME? MECHANISM, CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND SIMPLE EXERCISES BY WHICH PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP RECOVER PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME!
Piriformis syndrome WHAT IS PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME? Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms or becomes tightened due to any reason thus causing the compression or pressure on the SCIATIC NERVE passing through the piriformis muscle. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES/ RISK FACTORS OF PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME? The main causes or factors that may lead to piriformis syndrome include the following: Overuse of piriformis muscle (prolonged walking, running, climbing stairs, sitting etc) Prolong abnormal posture like placing on leg on another, men sitting with their wallets in the back pocket due to which piriformis syndrome is also called POCKET SYNDROME. Trauma of the buttock area, causing inflammation and spasm of the surrounding area. Fracture of the pelvis, leading to spasm of the piriformis muscle which may cause piriformis syndrome. Abnormal spine alignment eg. scoliosis, marked by abnormal pelvic tilt, causing the muscle...