I just want to live my normal life again

Thank you so much, like many sufferers my condition has been misdiagnosed for years. I’ve had repeated nerve block injections in my back plus Rhizolysis,  for sciatica even though I had no back pain. Finally I’ve been told it’s probably Piriformis syndrome, I’m waiting and hoping to see a hip specialist, but first I have to get past the ‘gatekeeper’ (the physiotherapist) who 18mths ago told me to go home and learn to live with it, he said there is no treatment  available and I’ll never get rid of it. I can’t sit or lie down, I’m desperate, and at the end of my rope. Sorry for such a long message. I’m praying I get to see a Hip specialist who can help.

I've been stretching the piriformous. Been told I'm overly flexible. I've had trigger point massage, (also done by myself), deep tissue, used a golf ball and lacrosse ball for this. I've had sports massage, I've had acupuncture. I've heated, iced, taken anti inflammatory's. Rested. Stayed active through pain. Seen an osteopath who now says ring the doctor. I had an MRI about two years ago where nothing was found. I've used resistance bands, strengthened, eaten right. Taken supplements, I've respected all of these processes and I'm still in pain. I meditate, listen to healing music, I seriously don't know what else I can try apart from the knife.

This video is amazing. You cover this topic really well, without being dismissive of the condition(s).

I diagnosed myself with Piriformis syndrome.   Seems it is tendinopathy, instead.  Always good to get an ultrasound  😆

I  have had pain for 5 yrs and  was diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome I have worked hard in PT, had injections and even tried painful dry needling.  I took major protest from me to the Drs. to get an MRI and it shows a TUMOR in my sacrum. The work-up is continuing. My doctors have not taken my reports seriously.  Why didn't they get a scan 5 yrs ago!

I have deep gluteal syndrome and I’ve been like this for a year, I’m so tired, I’ve been going to physiotherapist and they told me I have piriformis, I wen to a traumatologyst and he told me I don’t have that, I’m so confused! This video really helped me than you so much

Thanks for your fabulous lecture !

Wow, didn't realize this issues is affecting so many people like myself. I've been dealing with this for over a year, spent thousands of dollars, sever and debilitating pain. I tried everything under the sun with NO relief. Just had 2 injections over the last 3 weeks, MRI, x-rays, massages, chiropractor, stretching, balls, you name it and I've tried it. I know this feed is from a year ago but, has anyone found relief? Thanks!

i also have some brutal high glute pain lateral to the sacrum. I spoke to a doctor and they asked me to get an x ray for spondylolesthesis but i feel like it is just a soft tissue glute issue

This is good info, doc!

So what scans should be taken to see damaged muscle ?

The more videos I watch about sciatica and piriformis syndrome, the closer I get to agreeing with what William Goldman wrote, “nobody knows anything”.

Wonderful video, thank you

Thank you very much.

who cares whether they're misdiagnosing? if it's successfully being treated using conservative treatment there's a good chance the condition is not chronic

Can you guide me whom I have to contact for this piriformis syndrome treatment. I’m struggling from last five years. I need some expert to resolve my problem. Kindly help me I live at Near Bristol United Kingdom

Thank you

What if there’s no pain? Everyone talks about pain but I’ve had this for years and it doesn’t necessarily “hurt.” It’s more like a very aggravating numbness that I feel 24/7. Almost like a knot in my butt and behind my knee. Help!

I would suggest a Rehabilitation MD or physical medicine MD.  An orthopedic doctor will recommend surgery-it is what they do.