Studies show that women are disproportionately affected by piriformis syndrome, with six women diagnosed for every one man.

Piriformis syndrome can occur on one or both sides of the body. It can be caused by injury, swelling, muscle spasms or scar tissue in the piriformis. Anything that makes the piriformis press on ...

“The piriformis muscle is deep in the buttock and runs diagonally ... Services at Michigan State University. “Over time, this strain can cause microtrauma or inflammation, which places ...

During a January 23 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 66-year-old shared that she’s been diagnosed with a condition called piriformis syndrome, which causes her pain. “It’s a muscle ...

Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular condition where the piriformis muscle, which is a small muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint compresses the sciatic nerve.

which affects the piriformis muscle and can also compress the sciatic nerve, leading to pain in the buttocks and leg. The Maid actress shared with host Drew Barrymore that she experienced pain ...

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 ...