10 Causes of Sciatica
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Piriformis Syndrome
One of the possible causes of sciatica is piriformis syndrome.
As the sciatic nerve runs below the piriformis muscle, and sometimes even through the piriformis muscle, nerve compression due to muscle tightness or muscle spasms can lead to sciatic pain. However, piriformis syndrome rarely leads to sciatica alone.
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