What is Piriformis Syndrome?

Piriformis Syndrome occurs when contraction of the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. Aggravation of the sciatic nerve can cause localized pain deep within the glutes, as well as numbness, tingling or weakness that may radiate down the back of the leg mimicking symptoms of “Sciatica”.

Piriformis Syndrome is not a new phenomenon, but despite the length of time it has been around researchers are still unsure of the exact cause of this type of gluteal pain.

Understanding hip flexor pain in runners and what you can do to fix it.