Effectively Treating Piriformis Syndrome (Pain In The Butt)
ThePiriformis muscle (piriformis; “pear shaped”) is a tiny muscle located deep in the buttocks, underneath the large gluteal muscles. This little muscle is the most well-known of a group of muscles known as the “Hip Rotator Cuff” and is frequently the source of pain in the butt. Piriformis Syndrome is a miserable condition in which […]
A Common Cause of Low Back and Sciatic Pain – The Piriformis
As a licensed massage therapist, I specialize in chronic pain and injury management using deep tissue massage therapy. Most of my clients come in with a common complaint: pain in the low back, hips (primarily on one side), and/or shooting pain or numbness down the back of the leg. More than two million Americans suffer […]