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Piriformis Pain
Piriformis Pain CausesThere are certain contributing factors to the development of piriformis syndrome:* Genetic factors contribute due to actual anatomy. Some people are born with their sciatic nerve passing through the piriformis muscle, rather than well below it. Other genetic factors regarding the size and shape of the piriformis and surrounding muscles seem to contribute to the development of painful symptoms. * Sitting for extended periods of time is a contributing cause. Sitting with anything in the back pocket of your pants is another contributor to this syndrome. * General activity level seems to play a part in piriformis syndrome. Generally active people are less susceptible than sedentary individuals. Pirformis Pain SyndromeMany doctors do not believe this condition even exists. I have seen enough evidence to believe that it does indeed affect patients. However, I also have seen many patients suffering with cases of oxygen deprivation back pain that are misdiagnosed with piriformis syndrome. Oxygen deprivation pain is far more common and should always be thought of first when a patient presents piriformis syndrome symptoms.Recommendation on Piriformis PainThis syndrome is rare. It is far rarer than the incidence of diagnosis would lead you to believe. Most patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome are actually suffering from some form of ischemic psychological back pain. This is no surprise, since most patients suffering from any diagnosed form of common back pain are actually suffering from a psychosomatic disorder. If your piriformis symptoms do not respond well to treatment, consider this possibility before allowing yourself to undergo any drastic treatment such as surgery.
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