“I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has consisted of various exercises and some massage.

Piriformis Stretch 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 ...

Piriformis syndrome causes sciatic nerve pain by piriformis muscle compression. Learn symptoms, causes, treatments, and lifestyle changes for relief and prevention.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Physical therapy (PT) can help relieve sciatica pain by reducing nerve compression, improving flexibility, and strengthening muscles. Physical ...

Andie MacDowell is getting candid about her journey with hip pain—and receiving a surprising diagnosis that helped her feel better. During a January 23 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 66 ...

Piriformis syndrome mainly causes sciatica, which is a broad term used to describe pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down the back of your thigh and into the leg, per the American ...

DeRosa recommended some equipment that, in conjunction with proper exercises, can help assuage pain from sciatica. Before ...

Sciatic nerve pain can cause mild, daily aching or severe pain. These sciatica stretches, like prone press-ups and nerve glides, help reduce and prevent pain.

We spoke to our expert Ishaan Arora, Karnal-based Body Building India Certified Fitness Trainer, who listed five simple stretches that you can easily perform in your bed to manage sciatica pain.

You may have the urge to stretch or massage the area, but it’s difficult to target and often tender to the touch. When the piriformis is acting up, it can be real pain in the butt.

Piriformis syndrome is often confused for sciatica, or pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling where the sciatic nerve travels through the leg. But sciatica is actually a possible symptom of ...