Piriformis syndrome is a common disease, which can cause acute and chronic sciatica. The sciatic plexus passes through the abdomen of piriformis muscle. When piriformis is injured, congestion, edema, spasm and adhesion appear, and the piriformis space or the upper and lower holes become narrower, which will squeeze the nerves and blood vessels passing through it, and a series of symptoms and signs will appear, which is called piriformis syndrome. The onset of piriformis syndrome can be acute or slow, with a history of trauma, strong physical labor or cold, usually involving one lower limb. Symptoms are mostly dull pain and tingling in the buttocks, accompanied by tightness and soreness. Pain often radiates to the back of thigh, the back of calf and even the back of foot or the outer edge of foot, which will be aggravated when walking or other physical activities.

Treatment of piriformis syndrome;

Generally, after conservative treatment, external application of Jiyutang plaster and Xishi Shungu Anyu plaster can take effect, and the pain is relieved seriously, so it can be cured by application.

Rehabilitation treatment of piriformis syndrome has the following methods:

First, the piriformis muscle can be kneaded at the starting point and the end point, or it can be kneaded while the piriformis muscle is stretched;

Secondly, you can press the piriformis muscle with a foam shaft. Each group can roll continuously for 50~60 seconds, and do three groups at a time. The force range can be controlled within a comfortable range that feels a little painful but can be held back.

Thirdly, it is necessary to strengthen the strength of the buttocks, thus reducing the workload of the piriformis; Fourth, you can do some activities to stretch the piriformis muscle.