Piriformis Syndrome, Buttock Pain, Physical Therapy

Understanding Piriformis Syndrome and Buttock pain

Piriformis Syndrome is a condition caused by overactive muscle activity and/or irritation on the sciatic nerve as it passes directly under or through (~15% of the population) the muscle.

The piriformis muscle runs from the underside of the tailbone (anterior sacrum) and attaches on the inside (superior medial) of the long bone of the leg (femur).