Piriformis Syndrome

Variant of Sciatica

Authors

Affiliations

Nathaniel Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

The Sciatic n. runs superficial to all of the deep external rotators except for the piriformis¹. The sciatic nerve can either runs deep to the piriformis and can exit inferiorly, through the piriformis muscle belly, or superior to the piriformis. As a result, overactivation of the piriformis can lead to neurogenic pain and symptoms and is termed Piriformis syndrome

References

Biel A. Trail Guide to the Body: A Hands-on Guide to Locating Muscles, Bones, and More. 6th ed. Books of Discovery; 2019.

Citation

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Piriformis Syndrome. https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Pathologies/Nerve Pathology/Sciatic nerve pathologies/piriformis_syndrome.html