Has anyone suffered from piriformis syndrome? How long did you suffer for? My boyfriend has been off work with it for 8 weeks now and cant see a light at the end of the tunnel. help!
2006-09-30 06:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by kez 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
That would be hard to say without knowing what he has tried and what sort of doctor he has seen for this.
2006-09-30 06:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve-the largest nerve in the body. The piriformis muscle is a narrow muscle located in the buttocks. Compression of the sciatic nerve causes pain-frequently described as tingling or numbness-in the buttocks and along the nerve, often down to the leg. The pain may worsen as a result of sitting for a long period of time, climbing stairs, walking, or running.
Please see the webpage for more details on Piriformis syndrome.
2006-09-30 06:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So..
It is a fact that no one condition reflects sciatica and it would be prudent to refer to it as a generic medical term encompassing lots of symptoms that taken together describe a lower back pain that a patient suffers from. When someone complains of severe back pain that passes down to legs through his buttocks, even down to his feet and toes, doctors suspect him to be suffering from sciatica. Often sciatica presents itself as numbness or a tingling sensation that may not be anything like the severe pain commonly associated with sciatica. This tingling or numbness may be felt by the person when he engages in some activities.
On this site you can find very good tips on how to treat your sciatica: http://curesciatica.toptips.org
Cheers ;)
2014-09-16 01:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest going to see a good physiotherapist that performs IMS (IntraMuscular Stimulation) go to this page to check out more about it..... http://www.intramuscularstimulation.com/2.htm
I use this method and it is the best treatment I have ever had, I am a pro sports person and without this treatment I would be lost. I hope this helps.......
2006-09-30 07:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by lumierelb_8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a massage therapist to work on it.
2006-09-30 06:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋