Piriformis Syndrome: How To Quickly Stop Sciatica and Low Back Pain

[RobMonty248]

Learned more here then I did in about 30 visists to doctors. Seems like information is very expensive except here. Thank you as i would be honest here, you spent more time with me here then most docts did in real life. I had to pay them each time, a lot of $ actually and im still not sure whats wrong with me. Mri, Catscans, everydoc i see says something different so much to as I relied on prayer to help me. *LOL. Instead of going to doctors, i prayed, now this prayer brings me to what i need,THX

[Dannyisrandom13]

This is what I think happened to me, I shall return back to my doctor now really helpful thanks

[urfan11]

that is what exactly happened to me.

[Warchild203813]

Oh man here too.... My periformis and sciatic nerve is driving me nuts.... I get two hour sleep then my butt hurts ..

[saltlakrids]

I just had a L5/S1 microdiscectomy 2 weeks ago. I had immidiate relief after the surgery was done. I had undergone PT for 2 months with absolutely no relief of pain so my physician advised meto undergo surgery, and so I did. Today is day 14 after the surgery and I have exactly the same symptoms as before surgery so I started wondering if my piriformis muscle could really be irritated, and on my own I started stretching this muscle and have done so for two days now and I have so much relief alrdy

[omarlateef1]

wow great info



[GKBlaze100]

man you pritty much just described exactly whats happening to me , i have had bad back and butt pain that rarely goes down my leg but can become quite intense in my hip and butt for a few years now , i have gotten mri's and ct's and all they show is some mild scoliosis and mild degeneration , after watching this video i think i have piriformis syndrome, i am seeing my doctor after the weekend and im going to tell him about this because he has never even mentioned it , thank you for this video :)

[pozitiveenergy]

PART 6 - I also find many of my lower body bones snapping back in place, such as when I lie down to do my piriformis stretches, and as I lower my lower back onto the floor, I hear my right side snap and then my left. Also, as I lie down with my legs bent, I place a pillow in between my knees and squeeze my knees together and I feel bones snapping into place in my inner thighs that radiates to my pubic bone. Thank you all, & to the Dr. if you have taken the time to read my symptoms. Cry 4 help

[pozitiveenergy]

Part 5 - I am told I need muscle strethening but it is not possible without being disabled for weeks at a time with unbearable pain. I am currently on my crutches and have been for the past two days because I was walking down a flight of stairs with my book bag on my left shoulder, in which was not at a shocking weight. Maybe 1 text book and some folders. I am to the point where I do not trust that I only have a piriformis issue. If so, IS THIS COMMON? See part 6 ---- last one, I promise LOL

[pozitiveenergy]

PART 4 - I am often scared merely to take a walk with my children who are 5 & 6 because I am terrified of the pain coming out of nowhere. Many times, I have taken a walk and then can't walk without crutches for weeks at a time. I have discomfort and mild pain evey single day, but some days are horrifying. I tried stretching and yoga as opposed to working out on the treadmil since that was a recommendation by doctors and Physical therapists, but my dilemma is that I CAN NOT exercise. See part 5

[pozitiveenergy]

PART 3 - After exercising for approximately 5 consecutive days (e.g. treadmill, resistance), I was unable to walk without crutches for six weeks. This is what I have been experiencing for almost a year now. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. I was unable to hold my weight (5'6", 170lbs) on my left leg or use my upper body such as to pick up a grocery bag without an excruciating shooting nerve pain on my left lower back, right above my buttocks. See part 4

[pozitiveenergy]

PART 2 - my pain has never shot down my leg even when it was at its worse. However, I do feel at times that my piriformis my tighten up a bit, and note my issues occur on my left side. I have gone through physical therapy in which helped me to enjoy a great month. I then asked my former orthopaedic if I can exercise he said, "do what ever makes you comfortable", and so I did. See part 3 please, I need to know if someone has experienced MY symptoms before or currently. I don't know where to turn

[pozitiveenergy]

PART 1 ---- I am a 36 yr old female who has been experiencing a great deal of pain on and off for approximately a year now. I have had xrays, along with an MRI of my Lumbar spine, in which indicated no significant damage to my spine where it would cause what I believe my pain of sciatica. However, I have had mild scoliosis since I was a child and my former orthopaedic physician believes that may be the root of my piriformis issue since it may cause me to be unstable. SEE PART 2

[SuperAnnieOakley]

So glad I saw your video! Injured my back 18yrs ago & have had just abt every type of prodecure done to help w herniated disk & other related issues. Kinda disappointed & glad I'm just finding out that my problem could have been because of SI joint/ Piriformis Syndrome all along. This problem could have been treated yrs ago & my qualilty of life could have been so much better. Having Radio Frequency procedure done next wk on SI joint so I sure hope this heplsw my back & SI Joint pain. Thanks!

[skipskops]

@SuperAnnieOakley How did you get on mate? Did you get the treatment you required?

[cartman6606]

This doc is not that good, he forgot to mention about si loose ligaments and hypermobility in that joint. There is no way to fix it with piriformis injections!!! Btw piriformis syndrome is just a symptom of the problem, it's not the root

[datzfast]

@cartman6606 i understood everything he talked about . i dont follow you at all.

[Espenji]

Thanks Doc for the amazing explanation. I dont think there's any body pain worse than sciatic nerve pain and mine was caused by nothing but a mattress. Pls people, get rid of your innerspring coil mattresses because they are the silent killers. These devils are destructive grills of steel layered with poor quality foam that quickly degradess causing the mattress to sink in and subjecting your muscles and nerves to pain from the springs. Give other types of mattresses a look no matter the cost.

[budibausto]

this doctor is really good...I've been years at the physios been a sportman and activly play rugby.

It happend to me 2 weeks ago that I was well into the second hour of training and as I was just walcking I got an huge spasm in the lower back...after a week the pain mixed into something new to me, wich is apparently this Piriformis syndrom, where I have a pircing pain into my left buttock. at the beginning especially when I used to stend up from a sit position. I will do lot of stretching.

[TheAngels144]

This confirms diagnosis as rec today by my local NHS physio dept. After 9 months of not knowing, and more recently having an x ray to rule out disc problems. I do have some degeneration, but as this guy says a lot of people with no pain do too! I have had numb foot and leg on walking, even round a shop for months and lower radiating pain over buttocks. So pleased I can now treat this by stretching and strengthening. This is what I suspected months ago....not joint, but muscular.

Thanks!

[noldaker]

where are you located and do you take patients?

[leftyspade]

Brilliant! This person is awesome-

[veesutube]

Doc, you're awesome. I was able to self diagnose, thanks to your video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[sailawayyacht]

Thank you so much for the thorough and easy-to-understand explanation. I so appreciate your use of the model to show details. This is EXACTLY what I have (from horseback riding, boot camp, intensive heavy lifting yard work, etc). I start physical therapy this week, but your video gave me a "leg up" (pun intended) on what will be needed, and I'm starting deep stretching today. Excellent video!

[shoubash88]

1 dislike i think he z neurosurgeon lol

[vgrainge]

Listen to this guy, he's speaking the truth...

[unclefreakinmike]

Oh my goodness!!! There is still hope for me! Going to the gym right this minute to stretch and then try a massage. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[mrahmad77]

May ALLAH bless you and your family doctor.You are an angel.Speaking the truth and not looking to empty poor people,s wallet.Thank you soooooooooo very much.

[bhamdriver]

thankyou soooooooooooooooooo musch doc you are great and told the truth im sure this is my problem my arse feels tight and right cheek butt pain..

[bebelatina305]

Also, I have not had any injury to cause this. It comes and goes as it pleases. Massages help. When I freak out about something it hurts really badly; that is how I got this flare up.

[bebelatina305]

I don't know what I have, neither do the doctors, but this seems to be close to what I've experienced for the past 7 years. Anyone out there: does it hurt so bad that you are unable to take even just two steps? I sometimes can't even get out of bed :'(

[njsammy1953]

Great explanation of piriformis syndrome. As a massage therapist I've helped clients with sciatic through deep tissue massage and stretching. Yet whenever I ask clients whether their physicians (who have not been able to help them) mention massage as a treatment, the answer is usually no. That they are treating clients, suggesting surgery, and are unaware of a non-invasive, inexpensive treatment that works, is appalling. Yet insurance covers surgery costing thousands, but not a $60 massage.

[LOLMAN22]

It HURTS!!! :(

[markod2002]

Think I've got this, does it hurt in a spot between some creases on your ass, an hurt when you press it, and make your leg ache when sat in a car for more than 20 mins (or play drums, for me) I got it wearing some new footie boots made for the wrong sort of pitch I was playing on. My heel was also hurting after the game. ?????????? :-(

[turcanewyork]

AMAZING EXPLINATION!!!

[JuliaMRanger]

I am one of the many that have been misdiagnosed even after I told the orthopedic surgeon that I had injured myself playing golf and have Pirifomis Syndrome. It went straight over his head and he looked at the MRI and saw herniated discs just like you say! - and I have had an epidural and cortisone injection with no improvement! - I am still suffering badly after 6 weeks. I wish that it was made well known in conventional medicine! - I think I should send him the video!

[gixxerjo]

very informative.

[Frakshaw44]

glad I watched this, I had bad sciatica 8 years ago, and it went away after 8 months, i got hhurt and it's back again, and I can just tell it's not my back, I just know it, so I didnt want an epidural. my right side buttock is making a crazy loud clunking when i lift my leg, and it just won't release.

[t10parwani]

thx doc.. man i can feel it now.. it sore.. atlast i know wht i have....

[Daddyshady213]

what excersises ?? im suffering from this right now. i notice when i standing still having a conversation i get the leg pain really bad but once i start walking i feel some relief. i also have extreme pain on my heel?

[apper2112]

Thanks for this video. It explains alot and is very helpful.

Now i can try some different excercises on the bog at work.

[miok7]

Too bad that he didn't indicated that how to fix the problem.

[bokoroko5]

This is very good video.THANK YOU ,STEVE

[YMH1976]

Thankyou so much for the information. Ive had the injection but it didnt last long and now my specialist will not give me another, i am not knowing what to do anymore, i should have been given some exercises to do whilst i had relief from the injection but they never gave me a follow up appt until 7 weeks later, by this time the injection had worn off alot to what it was and now im back to square one. Thankyou for posting this vid ....Yvonne

[joewillie33]

Thanks Dr. Very helpful and much appreciated

Thank you,

Joe