05/08/2026
Pain that feels similar isn’t always coming from the same source — and that’s where many people get it wrong.
✔️ Sciatica usually begins in the lower spine, often due to nerve compression such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
✔️ Piriformis syndrome originates in the piriformis muscle, deep in the buttock, where it irritates the sciatic nerve.
Both conditions can cause radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling — but the treatment approach for each is completely different.
At Vertex Pain Physicians, we focus on identifying the exact source of your pain and building a targeted treatment plan using advanced options like nerve blocks, injections, and minimally invasive procedures.
📍 Multiple locations across San Antonio & surrounding areas
📞 210-545-0087
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