How to test for Piriformis syndrome and Sciatic nerve

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[bholu]

My mri says "MILD disc bulge at L4 L5 S1 " and mild compression at L4 L5...i have low back pain and discomfort in my both legs (mostly right) ...its been more than 13 months i thought it was sciatica... But my therapist said that it is because of muscle spasm in lower back and in gluets... Can muscle spasm and tight glutes may lead to discomfort and mild pain in my both legs (in left leg it remains for 15 minutes then it shifts in right leg) or is it sciatica?? Plz guide

[mohamedorayith]

Also, does the degree of how high you raise the leg impact the test? Is your demonstration of about 45 degrees best?

[gabrielhellichius]

when my leg is rotated inwards, my hipflexor/groin starts hurting. Any ideas to what the problem might be?

[mohamedorayith]

Is slack of Piriformis in internal rotation simply because it functions and contracts for external rotation?

[DS-mrgr]

When laying down, my right foot externally rotates significantly more than my left. Is this a sign of a weak piriformis muscle? I do have pain when walking distances or in standing for periods of time. Performing apiriformis stretch does help, but it’s temporary. I’m thinking I need to strengthen the muscle. Do these symptoms point to weak piriformis?

[lucyjedi]

Hi! What if I feel pain exactly on that rotation not when the leg lifted directly?

[r.studio]

Last year no problem in walking running..suddenly felt wariness around hip socket.waves of pain on tail bone and hip socket..like my muscles will tear..doctors said lumbar but I don't agree because not in my leg..regard from India

[MrFlorin]

Is it possible for a pacient to have piriformis syndrome without butt/hip pain and just foot pain ?

[sn]

What if it’s worse when externally rotated?

[bamainatlanta]

can't understand what you are saying

[veraschneekloth]

Too far away from the microphone. Can't understand what you are saying

[v.m.p.]

You were not in a good mood when doing this video? You sounded like you didn't give a toss.