Piriformis syndrome is a condition whose symptoms include persistent buttock and leg pain. Nerves near the piriformis muscle are pinched, causing irritation and pain that sometimes can be severe. Piriformis syndrome usually results from tightness in the muscle. There are several ways to treat this syndrome.
R.I.C.E.R.
Recognize that there is an issue within the buttocks and treat it immediately. Piriformis syndrome is a soft-tissue injury that can become aggravated if untreated. Application of the R.I.C.E.R. method within the first 48-72 hours of the appearance of symptoms can reduce the chance of a more severe injury. R.I.C.E.R. stands for resting the body, icing the buttocks, compressing the buttocks in an elastic bandage, elevating the buttocks, and referral by a doctor to a qualified physiotherapist.
