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IT MAY NOT BE SCIATICA, THOUGH SYMPTOMS ARE ALMOST THE SAME.The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the buttock...
09/01/2025

IT MAY NOT BE SCIATICA, THOUGH SYMPTOMS ARE ALMOST THE SAME.

The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the buttock, behind the gluteus maximus. It runs diagonally from the lower spine to the upper surface of the femur, with the sciatic nerve running underneath or through the muscle. The piriformis muscle helps the hip rotate, turning the leg and foot outward.

As a result of overuse, injury, or strain, the piriformis muscle can tighten, swell, or spasm. Sports that involve repetitive forward movement of the legs, or problems in surrounding joints like the sacroiliac joints are typical causes of piriformis syndrome.

The location of the piriformis muscle near the sciatic nerve means that when the piriformis muscle is irritated or injured, it can affect the sciatic nerve as well.

Symptoms of piriformis syndrome include tenderness and pain in the buttock area, accompanied by sciatica-like pain, numbness, and weakness that runs down the back of the thigh, calf, and foot. Pain from piriformis syndrome is often worse when walking up stairs, after sitting, or while walking or running.

Piriformis syndrome is often confused with other conditions, especially lumbar spine conditions. Attaining a proper diagnosis of piriformis syndrome is important when considering treatment for low back and leg pain.

Piriformis Muscle Self Release Ball Technique:

After finding the piriformis muscle place the release ball onto it. Then straighten the leg and lean over with your weight on the muscle and roll onto it. Roll slowly back and forth on the ball finding that Sweet Spot. Continue rolling for about 2-3 minutes and then switch over to the other side doing 2-3 sets.

🔈SHOULDER PAIN EXPLAINEDShoulder pain, often associated with impingement, results from compression or irritation of stru...
12/04/2024

🔈SHOULDER PAIN EXPLAINED

Shoulder pain, often associated with impingement, results from compression or irritation of structures within the shoulder joint. Three main types of shoulder impingement are:

1. Primary External Impingement:
- Compression of rotator cuff tendons and the subacromial bursa between the humeral head and acromion.
- Common in activities involving repetitive overhead motions.

2. Secondary External Impingement:
- Related to shoulder joint instability or abnormal motion.
- Caused by factors like muscle imbalances, weakness, or poor scapular control.

3. Internal Impingement:
- Compression within the shoulder joint, affecting rotator cuff tendons and the articular side.
- Often observed in athletes performing repetitive overhead motions, such as throwing athletes.

Referred pain to the shoulder can stem from the cervical and thoracic spine:

1. Referred Pain from Cervical Spine:
- Due to conditions like cervical radiculopathy, herniated discs, or foraminal stenosis.
- Involves muscles in the neck (trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboids) and nerves (brachial plexus and cervical nerves).

2. Referred Pain from Thoracic Spine:
- Less common than cervical spine-related pain.
- Associated with conditions like thoracic disc herniation or nerve compression.
- Involves muscles in the upper back (trapezius and rhomboids) and thoracic spinal nerves.

Neural Involvement:
- Neural issues may arise when nerves from the spinal cord are affected, particularly the brachial plexus.
- Nerve compression or irritation along the brachial plexus can lead to pain, tingling, or numbness radiating into the shoulder and upper extremities.

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