What is piriformis syndrome?
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Piriformis syndrome is a common musculoskeletal disease characterized by pain, numbness, and weakness in the buttocks and lower limbs.
The main cause of piriformis syndrome is injury or compression of the piriformis muscle, resulting in muscle spasms and inflammation. Common causes include prolonged sitting, repeated bending, hip trauma, etc.
Treatment methods include rest, physical therapy, medication, and surgery. Specific treatment methods depend on the severity of the disease and the patient's physical condition. Commonly used drugs include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc., which can play an anti-inflammatory role, but drugs need to be prescribed. In addition, for severe piriformis syndrome, surgery may be necessary. Surgical treatment methods include piriformis muscle release, piriformis muscle amputation and so on.
