Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains the difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

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This may lead to reduced thoracic mobility, decreased lung capacity, and increased strain on the cervical ... on the lumbar spine or the piriformis muscle, which can irritate the sciatic nerve ...

Piriformis syndrome – which also presents ... How quickly you get better will depend on the severity of your injury – muscle and ligament injuries are graded and can last a couple of weeks ...

A muscle strain in the lower back—also called a lumbar strain ... or are unsure about taking NSAIDs. Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, spasms and ...

A strain causes the same injury in muscles and tendons ... As it passes through the buttocks, it runs underneath the piriformis muscle. If the muscle cramps, it can pinch the nerve, a condition called ...

Chicago Bulls forward Josh Giddey has been playing through a muscle tear in his right palm over the past month, per ESPN's Shams Charania, though he will be available for Wednesday's Play-In ...

Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky has said that Nigerian defender Igoh Ogbu is believed to have suffered a tear in the adductor muscle in the groin, potentially ruling the 25-year-old out ...