10 Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms

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Symptom #3: Pain at Rest

One of the most common presenting symptoms of piriformis syndrome is increasing pain at rest, especially after sitting, standing, or lying for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Many patients often complain of pain that is felt over the piriformis muscle located in the buttocks, and the muscle’s attachments at the medial greater trochanter and sacrum.

The pain usually improves once the patient starts to ambulate (move) and gradually worsens with no movement. Piriformis syndrome should be suspected if a change in position does not relieve the pain completely.

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