Sciatica is a common cause of pain in the buttocks. Many different conditions can cause sciatica. For example, piriformis syndrome or a herniated disc.

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Treatment depends on the underlying cause. This week we are going to discuss a relatively common condition which is sometimes extremely painful and can mimic several other conditions – the piriformis syndrome. The piriformis is a pyramidal ... Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon condition where your piriformis muscle puts pressure on your sciatic nerve.

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The hallmark symptom is shooting, aching, or burning pain in your buttocks and the back ... Us Weekly: What Is Piriformis Syndrome? What to Know About Andie MacDowell’s Recent Diagnosis Andie MacDowell recently went public with her piriformis syndrome diagnosis, but what does the condition entail? According to the Cleveland Clinic, piriformis syndrome causes pain or numbness in a ... What Is Piriformis Syndrome?

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What to Know About Andie MacDowell’s Recent Diagnosis Seacoastonline.com: Health and Wellness: Think you’ve got piriformis syndrome? It might actually be sciatica A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...