How long piriformis syndrome can recover depends on the specific symptoms and the duration of symptoms. If there is hip pain, and the symptoms of radiation pain or soreness of lower limbs are relatively light and the time is relatively short, it means that the condition is relatively light. Generally, after strict bed rest, the problems of getting out of bed and procrastinating can be avoided, especially the problem of walking with heavy load can be effectively controlled. Acupuncture can also be performed through external application (Jiyu Decoction, Shishun Guyu Patch), swelling reduction and pain relief, anti-inflammatory and pain relief, neurotrophic, circulation improvement and other related drugs.

External application of traditional Chinese medicine: Chinese medicine believes that piriformis syndrome is related to factors such as stagnation of qi and blood in buttocks and obstruction of meridians, and can be treated by external application of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine conservative treatment of external application of Jiyutang Xishun Gu 'anyu ointment has the functions of promoting blood circulation, dredging collaterals, relaxing muscles and regulating qi, and can gradually reduce local inflammation. Plaster for external use, strong permeability, drug molecules can be quickly absorbed through the skin, directly to the focus, and through the skin to the meridians, stimulate the body's regulatory function, to achieve the purpose of rapid cure. This plaster can be bought in Taobao, Tmall and JD.COM. During the treatment, do not smoke, drink or eat spicy food.

The exercise method of piriformis muscle is as follows:

Piriform muscle exercise 1, pendulum movement: Standing patients need to do pendulum movement with lumbar spine straight, knee straight, healthy lower limb as support, affected limb as high as possible, then recover, and then flush with healthy limb;

Piriform muscle exercise method 2. Back muscle exercise: including Yin Fei, that is, the abdomen touches the ground and the head and feet are tilted. Five-point support method, that is, adding head to limbs and then arching upward, is helpful to relieve piriformis syndrome;

Piriform muscle exercise 3. Hip joint and functional exercise: including hip joint internal and external rotation and adduction abduction, which is helpful to relieve piriformis syndrome;

Piriform muscle exercise 4. Aerial exercise: when lying on the back, the patient should first put his ankle in a backward position, which is equivalent to standing on tiptoe, bending his hips and knees, and kicking his legs obliquely above. It is recommended to do 15-20 times each time, which is helpful to relieve piriformis syndrome.