Piriformis Syndrome and Massage Therapy

In my San Antonio, Texas based Massagealso use Myofascial Release techniques or Deep
Therapy and Bodywork practice I often treat painTissue Massage techniques to release adhesions
from various syndromes including Piriformisbetween the piriformis muscle and surrounding
Syndrome. Like many painful conditions Piriformistissues while also using Muscle Energy Techniques
Syndrome responds quite well to massageto gently lengthen the piriformis muscle. Piriformis
therapy and bodywork.Syndrome also responds well to positional release
What is Piriformis Syndrome?therapies such as Ortho-Bionomy which work with
Piriformis Syndrome is the name of a painfulthe body's nervous system to release muscles
nerve entrapment condition in which the sciaticand improve joint movement in the area. In
nerve is placed under abnormal pressure by theaddition to working on the piriformis muscle it
piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle attachesmay be necessary to provide therapy for other
to the sacrum bone of the low back to the topmuscles near piriformis and even to muscles
of greater trochanter of the femur (thigh bone)opposing piriformis to improve muscular balance.
and lies on top of the sciatic nerve. When theComprehensive treatment with massage and
piriformis muscle becomes tight and enlarged, painbodywork, in conjunction with a home program of
results from myofascial trigger points (knots) instretching and exercise, usually helps to
the muscle, pressure on the sciatic nerve, andcompletely resolve Piriformis Syndrome.
sometimes from the S-I Joint in the low back.Other Treatments for Piriformis Syndrome
Pain from Piriformis Syndrome is usually found inWhile massage therapy and bodywork are an
the extreme low back, buttocks, hip, and oftenexcellent treatment for Piriformis Syndrome there
the back of the thigh. Most of the time theare other treatments you should discuss with
symptoms are on one side, but may affect bothyour physician:
sides in some cases. Additionally, people withAnti-inflammatory medications
Piriformis Syndrome often have trouble sitting forAnesthetic and Steroid Injections
long periods and the pain may worsen whenSurgery
walking or squatting.Other Names for Piriformis Syndrome
What is the cause of Piriformis Syndrome?Pseudosciatica
There are a number of causes for PiriformisBack Pocket Sciatica
Syndrome including direct blunt trauma to theDeep Gluteal Syndrome
buttocks, prolonged sitting while working orHip Socket Neuropathy
driving, Morton's foot, or S-I Joint instability.The information on this page has been provided
Frequent or prolonged running on canted surfacesfor information purposes only. It is not meant to
and participation in sports requiring quick lateralprovide a medical diagnosis, only a licensed
movement such as tennis, skiing, and basketballphysician may diagnose Piriformis Syndrome. If
may also overstress the piriformis muscle andyou feel that you have the symptoms of
lead to Piriformis Syndrome.Piriformis Syndrome please see your physician for
Massage Therapy and Bodywork for Piriformisa proper diagnosis and plan of treatment which
Syndromemay include massage therapy and bodywork.
There are many ways that massage therapy andThere are a number of more serious conditions
bodywork can be used to treat Piriformisthat resemble Piriformis Syndrome that could
Syndrome. The massage therapist will employ arequire immediate medical attention.
number of techniques to relieve the condition. ForIf, after consulting your physician, you would like
example the massage therapist may useto pursue treatment of Piriformis Syndrome with
Neuromuscular Therapy or Trigger Point TherapyMassage Therapy and Bodywork please contact
to eliminate myofascial trigger points in theme at my San Antonio Massage and Bodywork
piriformis muscle. The massage therapist couldpractice or contact a Massage Therapist near you.