Sciatic nerve irritation as it courses underneath or through the piriformis muscle causing buttock pain with or without radiation into the leg
The piriformis muscle acts as an externa...
Trauma to the gluteal region is seen in <50% of patients.
Sitting on hard surfaces exacerbates pain.
Location of referred pain; not likely piriformis syndrome if below the knee
Compla...
Low back pain is one of the top 10 causes of acute emergency visits.
Typically, a lumbar spine film will be taken and is negative.
The patient should be tr...
Initially, a patient should follow up with primary care or sports medicine 6 to 8 wk after starting physical therapy 8.
On follow-up, close inter...
Prevention: a strong core stabilization program to increase strength and range of motion
Any activities that involve prolonged sitting (i.e., biking) should be avoided.
Return to play: w...
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