Piriformis Syndrome and Physical Therapy
02/12/10 08:52
Help For Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome describes a condition in which the piriformis muscle may be putting undue pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can cause severe pain and numbness felt deep in the affected leg's buttock and down through the foot. This is sometimes called "fat wallet" syndrome because a similar pain can be felt from sitting on a wallet in your back pocket for too long. Regardless of the name, there is help to relieve piriformis syndrome pain.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help relieve piriformis syndrome pain. Physical therapists use a combination of stretching and alignment to "untangle" the muscle that is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can also involve heat application and deep tissue massages. Another aspect can involve using a Botox injection into the piriformis muscle, causing it to paralyze. Pain symptoms will be relieved for a few months while the therapist works to loosen the muscle in the hope of providing permanent relief once the shot wears off.
Original article and to read more: http://www.ehow.com/way_5157278_piriformis-syndrome.html
Piriformis syndrome describes a condition in which the piriformis muscle may be putting undue pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can cause severe pain and numbness felt deep in the affected leg's buttock and down through the foot. This is sometimes called "fat wallet" syndrome because a similar pain can be felt from sitting on a wallet in your back pocket for too long. Regardless of the name, there is help to relieve piriformis syndrome pain.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help relieve piriformis syndrome pain. Physical therapists use a combination of stretching and alignment to "untangle" the muscle that is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can also involve heat application and deep tissue massages. Another aspect can involve using a Botox injection into the piriformis muscle, causing it to paralyze. Pain symptoms will be relieved for a few months while the therapist works to loosen the muscle in the hope of providing permanent relief once the shot wears off.
Original article and to read more: http://www.ehow.com/way_5157278_piriformis-syndrome.html
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