Tag: sciatic pain
-
Piriformis Syndrome: What A Pain In The Butt
A bit of anatomy and physiology: The Piriformis muscle is located beneath the Gluteal muscles in the buttocks. In that same region, the Sciatic nerve passes from the lumbar region of the spine, through the pelvis (beneath the Piriformis) and extends down the back of the legs. If the Piriformis muscle is tight, it creates…