Effective Ways to Treat Piriformis Syndrome Without Surgery [Video]

Can non-surgical treatments help individuals with piriformis syndrome reduce referred sciatica pain and help restore hip mobility?

Piriformis Muscle & Piriformis Syndrome

Within the lower extremities, various muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerve roots allow the legs, hips, and thighs, enabling individuals to be mobile and help with good posture. One of the muscles, known as the piriformis muscle, is located in the gluteal region of the lower body, which helps the major muscles with every movement and allows the individual to walk, run, and rotate at the hips. (Chang et al., 2024) At the same time, the piriformis muscle is over the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve that travels through the lower limbs down to the heel and provides motor-sensory function to the lower limbs. (Giuffre et al., 2024) Environmental factors like physical inactivity, excessive sitting or standing, lifting heavy objects, or improper posture can affect the piriformis muscle and develop musculoskeletal issues in the lower extremities. …