Piriformis syndrome is a rare disorder of the nerves and muscles. When you have it, your piriformis muscle--a flat, band-like muscle located in your butt near the top of your hip joint--presses on the ...

My 50th birthday falls on the weekend of the 2014 Disney World Marathon. It has been my dream to celebrate by doing Goofy's race. Unfortunately, I have been struggling with piriformis pain since my ...

Your piriformis is a small muscle located beneath your glutes that helps to rotate and stabilize your hips. When this muscle gets tight, overused, or irritated, it can put pressure on your sciatic ...

Piriformis syndrome is a painful condition that happens when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve, causing inflammation. It can cause pain and numbness in the buttocks area ...