What are the symptoms of piriformis syndrome?
The most common symptom of piriformis syndrome is sciatica. This term describes pain, tingling or numbness that starts in your buttocks and runs down the back of your leg. Sciatica may start as an intense, burning pain deep in the buttocks. The pain gets worse during activities that cause the piriformis muscle to press against the sciatic nerve, such as sitting, walking up stairs or running.
