Piriformis Syndrome

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calialexandra
calialexandra Posts: 16
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Does anyone else suffer from this? It's the worst. I used to run and now walking normally can be a challenge. I've been to physio, the chiropractor, an osteotherapist, tried different prescribed pain medicine (NSAIDs), but nothing is helping. I've had X-rays multiple times and it's not sciatica, or anything to do with my spine. I do lots of stretching, I sit on a tennis/golf ball and roll around, I have these "miracle" balls (http://amzn.to/xd2u6h) but nothing is helping. :sad:

I'm only 30 years old and it's my dream to run again without pain. It's so good for stress and really amazing exercise. Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance!

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  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
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    *raises hand*

    I had to take a couple of months off running. I did other exercise (elliptical, arc trainer) instead. I did specific stretches 2-3 a day, sat on a heating pad for a week or so, and then gradually eased back into running.

    It seems to be much better now - but I'm starting 1/2 marathon training next week, so we'll see how it goes.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
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    This can be a pretty difficult symptom to address, as you have found out.

    I found this video to be more effective than others. You have probably seen this stretch before, but this guy makes a small but significant emphasis on posture, that I thought made a big difference in the effectiveness of the exercise.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ517Rw7ME

    These are difficult muscles to strengthen. I don't know that there is any one or two that have been shown to be the most effective. I have a number of clients who suffer from various forms of hip and glute pain and I am always looking for new things to try. I would try googling "hip external rotation exercise" and going from there.
  • moondust7
    moondust7 Posts: 109 Member
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    I've had this, or sciatia. Not sure which it is for me b/c I haven't been to the doctor but what works for me is to ease into working out after a flare up. I walk and do yoga. Eventually you'll be able to add in more cardio. But start slow!!
  • RosieWest8
    RosieWest8 Posts: 185 Member
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    Anyone have any updates on their Piriformis issues...? Or suggestions that you found particularly helpful....I have fallen victim........

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