Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular condition where the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, and limited movement, typically managed with non-surgical ...

“It’s a muscle that’s, kind of clamps down on my sciatic nerve and it was shooting down my leg. I thought I was gonna have to have hip replacement. Thank God my hips are fine ...

The pain typically occurs when the body’s piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve which results in inflammation. The piriformis is a muscle that runs down from the lower spine to the butt ...

Stretching and balance exercises can help, too, so talk with your healthcare provider about treatment strategies. Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the sciatic nerve is irritated by the ...

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Tests for ON can include blood tests or a cerebrospinal fluid analysis. In most cases, you can treat ON with corticosteroids to help reduce nerve inflammation and swelling. You can take steroid ...

The nervous system is the body’s direct communication system. It’s made up of the body’s many nerve cells. These cells work together in a network that sends and receives signals from one ...