Piriformis syndrome

madcow132
madcow132 Posts: 28 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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 :smile:

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  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    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!
  • nubiennelady
    nubiennelady Posts: 14 Member
    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.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    tennis balls, pigeon help. foam rolling too
    this article has some good info
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    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.
  • madcow132
    madcow132 Posts: 28 Member
    thanks all :smile: glad to know theres light at the end of the tunnel hopefully!
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Avoid sitting as much as possible.

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