How Do You Self Diagnose Piriformis Syndrome?
The piriformis muscle lies just underneath the buttock muscles, right against the hip bones, and is responsible for moving the leg in a backward motion. Occasionally, the piriformis can become inflamed in what is known as piriformis syndrome, which causes pain and discomfort in the leg. Piriformis syndrome is treatable with medication and physical therapy. It must first, however, be diagnosed. Pinpoint your pain. Oftentimes the sciatic nerve, which runs down the length of your leg, will become irritated if the piriformis muscle (which lies in close proximity) is inflamed. Sciatic nerve pain is dull and aching and will begin in or around the hip and seem to travel down the leg. You may also feel pain in the piriformis muscle itself, which is at the very top of the leg where it meets the gluteal (buttock) muscles. Move the muscle to see if the pain increases. The pain generated with piriformis syndrome generally worsens with activities like climbing stairs, squatting or simply sitting in
