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23/11/2025

Causes of Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis Syndrome can be caused by various factors such as repetitive lifestyle habits (e.g., prolonged sitting, crossing the legs), injuries (e.g., impact, falls), repetitive activities (e.g., marathon running), congenital structural abnormalities, or underlying conditions that lead to tightness or spasms of the piriformis muscle, which in turn compresses the sciatic nerve.

Main Causes of Piriformis Syndrome

1. Lifestyle Habits and Posture
• Sitting for long periods without movement
• Frequently crossing the legs or long hours of driving
• Standing or walking with poor posture

2. Injuries
• Direct impact to the hip or buttock
• Sports-related accidents
• Falling and hitting the ground

3. Repetitive Activities
• Marathon running
• Sports that require sudden acceleration and frequent direction changes
• Jobs involving frequent heavy lifting

4. Other Contributing Factors
• Tight or spasming piriformis muscle: Often caused by repetitive use or improper exercise techniques
• Congenital anatomical abnormalities: Making it easier for the piriformis muscle to compress the sciatic nerve
• Underlying medical conditions: Such as herniated discs or spinal disorders that increase tension in the hip muscles

22/11/2025

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16/11/2025

What Is “Nerve Compression”?

Nerve compression occurs when surrounding tissues—such as muscles, fascia, ligaments, or spinal discs—press on a nerve, causing it to function abnormally. This can lead to symptoms such as:
• Shooting pain
• Numbness or tingling
• Muscle weakness
• Radiating pain down the arm or leg

One of the most common causes is L4–L5 disc bulge or herniation, which can compress the nerve root and create sciatica-like symptoms.

Common Causes of Nerve Compression

✔ Repetitive movements
Frequent bending, twisting, lifting → Tight muscles and fascia that can press on nerves.

✔ Injury or accidents
Falls, sudden impacts, or lifting incorrectly → Acute nerve compression.

✔ Poor posture over many years
Rounded shoulders, forward head posture, excessive lumbar arch → Narrowing of nerve pathways.

✔ Disc bulge or herniation
Especially at L4–L5, causing low-back pain radiating down the leg.

✔ Bone spurs from degeneration (Osteophytes / Arthritis)
Reduced space for nerves → Pain, numbness, weakness.

✔ Excess body weight
Increases stress on the spine continuously.

Why You Should Know This

Because 50–70% of pain that people assume is “muscle pain” is actually caused by nerve compression.

The longer it’s left untreated → the more inflamed the nerve becomes → muscle weakness → chronic pain.

When You Should Get Evaluated
• Radiating pain from back to leg
• Localized numbness or tingling
• Burning sensation in the thigh or side of the leg
• Hip or buttock pain, difficulty sitting
• Constant tightness in the lower back

Proper assessment is essential to identify the true cause and receive treatment that matches your body’s structural needs.

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10/11/2025