Cure of Piriformis Syndrome
The treatment of piriformis syndrome is usually very difficult and takes a long time. Patients often contact a doctor late with their symptoms, so that the correct diagnosis is made late. A delayed start of treatment significantly hinders healing and delays the success of treatment.
However, even after an immediate start of treatment, the goal of freedom from pain is often only achieved after a period of weeks to months. After a cure in the sense of freedom from pain, there is usually still an increased susceptibility to a recurrence of piriformis syndrome. The consistent performance of the above-mentioned stretching exercises and targeted muscle training are therefore important preventive measures. With the help of these, however, a relapse (recurrence) can often be well prevented.
How can I prevent Piriformis syndrome?
The most common cause of Piriformis Syndrome is a prolonged, forward bending or sitting posture. Therefore, it is mainly people who work at a desk all day long who are affected by the disease. Heavy lifting can also trigger Piriformis Syndrome. Movement helps against these risk factors in two ways. On the one hand, the sitting posture can be interrupted by regularly getting up, on the other hand the Piriformis muscle is trained during movement.
Which doctor should I see if I have Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis Syndrome is a disease related to the locomotor system of our body. The piriformis muscle is particularly affected. It also causes complaints in other muscles, ligaments and joints. Therefore, Piriformis Syndrome is a case for the orthopedist. If necessary, the orthopedic surgeon can arrange for imaging, which is usually performed by a radiologist.
Summary
Piriformis syndrome has a variety of causes, where external pressure or the working piriformis muscle causes irritation of the sciatic nerve running in close proximity over a long period of time.The symptoms are pain radiating from the buttocks into the leg, but also into the lumbar spine, similar to that of a slipped disc. Physical protection is important for treatment, as well as pain and anti-inflammatory drugs, and the stretching of shortened or hardened muscles. Local “anaesthetic injections” can help effectively for a short period of time, but the protracted healing process requires above all patience with the aforementioned treatment options.
