Is Your Piriformis Muscle Pinching Your Sciatic Nerve?

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The piriformis muscle, a muscle located deep inside the buttock, gets blamed far too often for the cause of sciatica. It's very rare, accounting for just 6% of glute/sciatica issues according to statistics. Many people have been led to believe that the piriformis muscle is pinching their sciatic nerve, and this belief has resulted in much time, energy, and money attempting to release it- by way of massage, foam rolling, and constant piriformis stretching. The result: Occasionally it helps, but it often makes things much worse...
In this video, I discuss what the evidence suggests about compression or pinching of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle- often labeled as "Piriformis Syndrome." I discuss the anatomy of the piriformis muscle in relationship to the sciatic nerve so that you can best understand what's going on and why you may hurt.
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@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Want back/butt/sciatica pain relief & to get back to normal naturally? Click here to set up a time to chat & submit your case for review to see if/how we can help you- www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply

@cindybishop2286 Ай бұрын

5/21/24.... I have never had this sciatica pain in my left leg and buttocks before and it is painful as hell! I don't know how to sit and I can usually walk it off! It's been a month! I have had steroid injections, prednisone and tried everything! My scan and xray shows nothing!? Just more $$ for the docs and big pharma! Please Help me!!

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

@@cindybishop2286 hey- sorry to hear and thanks for sharing a bit of your story. No pressure, but if you’re open to it- I’d be happy to review your case to see if/how I can help. I consult with folks worldwide… If you’re interested in that, just visit www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply - select a time to chat, then follow instructions to submit details of your case. Okay? Hang in there Cindy! Dr Charlie PT

@dspage13 Ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff Charlie, always worth a watch as I always seem to come away having learned something new!

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Dallin! 👊🏼

@yaretagnel4874 Ай бұрын

hello dr, I separated a time slot to see you next friday so we can talk the misery i have been living for 90 days now. piriformis with sciatica

@swissroll5133 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video - always a pleasure to listen (and see) you! You messaged me on Instagram although I came off it recently, so apologies for not replying. This all confirms what I thought - and I have paid a specialist a lot of money for speculating on piriformis syndrome, knowing it to be very unlikely. I have a small herniated disc L5/S1 and tingling down the right leg, but no pain as such. I just need to understand what I can do to tackle the problem and lessen these symptoms - really becoming unbearable!

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

Hey! thanks for watching. No worries. Appreciate your sharing your story. Chances are I can help with this, but I'd need more details to confirm if/how. No pressure, but if you're interested- I'd be happy to review your case personally and lay out a plan. If you'd like, just visit www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply - select a time to chat, then follow instructions to submit a formal case review. Okay? Hang in there! Dr. Charlie

@swissroll5133 Ай бұрын

Great thanks - I’ll get in touch next week!

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

@@swissroll5133 sounds good! I look forward to reviewing your case. Hang in there... happy friday! Dr. Charlie

@lawrencekendrick6440 17 күн бұрын

Week layer after day of moving heavy furniture, cant walk without limp. Numbness on outside of left leg/foot. Started in butt. 58yr old. Active. Advice please, first injury.

@kepaq1 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

You're welcome Ken! thanks for watching! Any specific questions for me? Dr. Charlie

@davidyoung1570 Ай бұрын

Hi, Doctor Charlie! You are the best explainer in the world! Do you have any videos specifically targeting high hamstring tendinopathy?

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

Hey David! Thanks for watching. I have videos assisting in diagnosis of high hamstring tendinopathy- but no treatment videos. Is this something you have been diagnosed with or have been told you have? Are you looking for something specific? Many people are told they have HHT issues when it’s actually their back or sciatic nerve. Thanks for watching David!

@davidyoung1570 Ай бұрын

Been diagnosed as a sort of ruled out. Pain is localized to low butt and high hamstring. Negative on slump test and SLR with dorsiflexion for neural tension. No back movements produce pain. Piriformis muscle is good. But a lot of tension and discomfort felt when stretching the left hamstring and the left glute. No pain contracting the hamstring though. Hope are good as well. Get that localized pain low buttock when sitting and feel vulnerable upon acceleration. You think it could be a nerve?

@davidyoung1570 Ай бұрын

Other things have been ruled out so doctors believe this is the right diagnosis. Due for possible imaging soon. The pain I get when sitting is a dull ache/throbbing feeling in that area. Same pain each time. I can’t bring the pain on myself, but when the pain is present, I can definitely poke the area and it aches more. That’s why they diagnosed as HHT.

@davidyoung1570 Ай бұрын

Guess I should also add that I’m a 24 year old male. Active. Injury first happens 2 years ago. Running drills at football practice, I tried to “juke” another player and felt a sharp pull in the back of my leg.

@BW-fi4fd Ай бұрын

I’m starting to think my gluteo pain has to do with my hip. It gets worse every time I stretch or exercise.

@drcharliejohnson Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear. May be your hip, may not be, I'd need more info to be sure. Have you checked out my DIY Diagnostic Guide? Jump to the hip section- should really help you out... you can grab your free copy here --> www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide