According to the World Health Organization or the WHO, lower back pain affected 619 million people globally in 2020. That number is predicted to increase to 843 million by 2050. A large percentage of ...

This week we are going to discuss something which is extremely common in the general population and extremely painful – the piriformis syndrome. The piriformis syndrome is a type of sciatica which ...

Stretching the piriformis muscle can relieve tension, reduce muscle discomfort, and improve mobility. A person can do a piriformis stretch in a chair or on the floor. The piriformis is a flat, ...

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 ...

Andie MacDowell is getting candid about her journey with hip pain—and receiving a surprising diagnosis that helped her feel better. During a January 23 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the ...

A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but nerve ...

Although muscle spasms are usually short lived and aren’t serious, they can be painful. Stretching can be particularly helpful at relieving a muscle spasm. Other home treatments like massage, using ...

This week we are going to discuss a relatively common condition which is sometimes extremely painful and can mimic several other conditions – the piriformis syndrome. The piriformis is a pyramidal ...

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle is a smaller muscle located deep in the pelvic ...