Piriformis syndrome
madcow132
Posts: 28 Member
Hi All,
My physio has finally managed to track down the source of my glute/lower back pain-weak and very tight piriformis muscles! He has given me some strengethening and relaxing exercises and have been advised to do them as prescribed but continue exercising. Though obviously if I have any stabbing pain stop. I plan to continue running (building up from 5k to 10k) and cycling (6.4m commute one way) on alternate days with two rest days a week. In addition to the daily exercises I have been given of course!
Does anyone have any experience of this?
Thanks all
My physio has finally managed to track down the source of my glute/lower back pain-weak and very tight piriformis muscles! He has given me some strengethening and relaxing exercises and have been advised to do them as prescribed but continue exercising. Though obviously if I have any stabbing pain stop. I plan to continue running (building up from 5k to 10k) and cycling (6.4m commute one way) on alternate days with two rest days a week. In addition to the daily exercises I have been given of course!
Does anyone have any experience of this?
Thanks all
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Yes! A tennis ball is your best friend..put it under the spot when lying on the floor. Doesn't cure it but you get some temporary relief. I ended up resorting to a muscle relaxant eventually (couldn't sleep for the pain) and then it took about 6 weeks to feel somewhat normal but tentative. Pushing a loaded shopping trolley started mine off. Walking (downhill) set it off again for another bout. Can't imagine running with it!0
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I have found the Pigeon Stretch helped relieve the pain over time. I do the Pigeon Stretch daily with one leg stacked a little higher than the other.0
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I've had steroid shots. They worked great. Mines ongoing and I'm scheduled for surgery in a few months.
PT helps. Massage is important.0 -
thanks all glad to know theres light at the end of the tunnel hopefully!0
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Avoid sitting as much as possible.0
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