Valley Chiropractic Frederick Treats Piriformis Syndrome

Valley Chiropractic Frederick Treats Piriformis Syndrome

 Our Frederick Chiropractor treats piriformis syndrome. For most people the sciatic nerve passes right beneath the piriformis muscle, but in approximately 15% of the population, part of the sciatic nerve goes through the piriformis muscle.

The piriformis muscle is located in the buttocks and reaches from the pelvis (sacrum) all the way to the upper thigh-bone (femur). Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms due to issues in the spine or sacroiliac joints, or from overuse.  The symptoms of piriformis syndrome can be very painful and disabling. Fortunately, for the majority, chiropractic treatment at Valley Chiropractic Frederick has proven to be very effective in relieving these symptoms.

Valley Chiropractic Frederick Treats Lower Body Pain Caused by Piriformis Syndrome

Sympotoms of Piriformis Syndrome include pain to the lower back, groin, perineum, buttock and hip. Piriformis syndrome can also cause dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and pain in the rectum during defecation. The most common symptom of piriformis syndrome is lower back pain that travels through the buttocks and down the leg.

Valley Chiropractic Frederick Provides Proper Diagnosis for Piriformis Syndrome

Other pains are often mistaken to be piriformis syndrome. One underlying difference between piriformis syndrome and other ailments is piriformis syndrome has neurological symptoms associated with it such as pain, numbness, pins and needles feeling, tingling and weakness. If you or a loved one is suffering from symptoms of piriformis symptoms please visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com to learn more about treatments options available.