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Piriformis syndrome

What is Piriformis syndrome?

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or otherwise irritated by the piriformis muscle causing pain, tingling and numbness in the buttocks and along the path of the sciatic nerve descending down the lower thigh and into the leg.

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I have symptoms of piriformis syndrome. What type of doctor do I see to diagnose...

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History of low Back pain with radiation of the pain to one of the hips and lower down to thigh indicates the...

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Have a feeling of tightness or like something in my left butt cheek comes and goes had an mri protrusions l1 thru l5 0.5 to 1.5 with a tear at l2...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Herniated discs disease.

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I have read your query and understand your concerns.

Discs...

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I am convinced my wife has piriformis syndrome. Her pain is located deep in the right butt cheek and on occasion radiates down her leg some . We...

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Brief Answer:
Oral muscle relaxants can help.

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Piriformis syndrome cannot be relieved with...

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