Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome: Dr. Aaron Filler

Many people diagnosed with "sciatica" - pain that runs from their buttocks to their feet - may actually have piriformis syndrome. Dr. Aaron Filler of the Institute for Nerve Medicine in Santa Monica, California (www.nervemed.com), explains the key differences between these two afflictions, their respective treatments, and how piriformis syndrome can be alleviated with open-MR guided injections as opposed to painful, invasive back surgery.

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[asaasdasdasda]

that shit hurts so much

i'm in my bed now and can't walk

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[datzfast]

i have sciatica pain, my foot is turned out due to trauma if i walk with in turned normal the pain moves from the ass region to the region above my back ankle. i suspect piriformis syndrome. could i be correct?

[doghead57]

Where was this video 3 years ago when I went thru a "failed" back surgery! I wish i saw it before my surgery! I have now been diaganosed with PS.

[ultra78721]

I use Ice every 2 hours to relieve pain from severe Piriformis Syndrome( Cannot sit down/lay flat on my back otherwise Im in for some pain)...Heat just aggravates it...

[MrSharify]

@Sherpagmex heat and lots of breathing. the toughest time is at the beginning, try not to aggravate the nerve. after a while start to work on the range of motion or do thai yoga.

[Sherpagmex]

My wife is having a deep pain in her right bum and it has been a couple of days. She can't even walk without having pain. I am really worried. Just want to say thank you. I hope this will help her.

[redshaftedflicker]

@KRUDD4 same thing with the 3mos on, 1-2mos no symptoms. Stretching and heat help, but don't cure.  I truly feel your pain!

[barron312]

@livsw2muchpain I'd be tempted to search for a physiotherapist/sports therapist in your area.. Although this may not seem like a solution, a release of the piriformis/gluteus muscles should alleviate some/all pain.

[livsw2muchpain]

Now I'm REALLY crying. I have suffered severe pain from my butt to my foot (rt) & my groin area since a fall crippled me in 2002. Could this be what I have? Could my entire team of Dr's missed this? How can I get your treatment without going all the way to Santa Monica, California? I would love to go there but don't have any money & am 61 years old, tho this pain makes me feel 99. God bless you Dr. Filler.

[ssalamon1]

@jennmccumber

I found your note very interesting. I live in australia but am seriously considerinng a trip to see Thanks veryDr Filler as I am suffering significant leg pain consistent with the symptoms of piriformis syndrome. Can I ask you-Was it difficult to get in to see him? How long was the wait? Thanks very much