simple self-assessment involves noting the location and triggers of your pain. Piriformis syndrome typically causes deep buttock pain that worsens with prolonged sitting, climbing stairs, or walking uphill. Pain may radiate down the back of the thigh but usually spares the lower leg. If your pain extends past the knee or is accompanied by numbness, a spinal cause may be more likely, necessitating medical evaluation.
What Is the Piriformis Muscle and Its Role?
The piriformis is a small, pear-shaped muscle located deep in the buttock. It originates from the front