Understanding Piriformis Syndrome And It’s Link With Sciatic Nerve
Piriformis syndrome is not a common occurring neuromuscular disorder that is generated when the piriformis muscle presses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle found in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is essential in lower body movement because it fastens the hip joint and lifts and rotates the thigh away from the body. This permits us to walk, shift our weight from one foot to another, and maintain balance. It is also used in sports that involve lifting and twisting the thighs in short, in nearly every movement of the hips and legs. The sciatic nerve is solid and long in the body. It passes alongside or goes through the piriformis muscle, goes down the back of the leg, and ultimately branches off into more miniature nerves that terminate in the feet. Nerve squeezing can be induced by seizure of the piriformis muscle. Piriformis Syndrome Signs And Symptoms Piriformis syndrome normally starts with discomfort...