25/08/2026
✅ Piriformis Syndrome & Sciatica
🔷 What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve, usually in the buttock region.
🔷 Why does it cause sciatica-like pain?
The sciatic nerve passes very close to—and sometimes through—the piriformis muscle. When the muscle becomes tight, irritated, or swollen, it may affect the nerve.
🔷 Common symptoms:
➟ Pain in the buttock
➟ Pain radiating down the back of the thigh or leg
➟ Tingling or numbness
➟ Pain that may worsen with prolonged sitting
➟ Discomfort during walking, running, or hip movement
🔷 Important medical point:
Piriformis syndrome is not the most common cause of sciatica. Lumbar spine conditions such as disc herniation and nerve-root compression are much more common. Therefore, persistent or severe sciatic pain should be properly assessed.
🚨 Seek urgent medical attention if back/leg pain is accompanied by new bladder or bowel dysfunction, saddle numbness, or significant/progressive leg weakness.
