How To Fix Piriformis Syndrome [Causes Symptoms Treatment]

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Diagnosing short vs long piriformis syndrome 4:34
Exercises for short piriformis syndrome 7:05
Exercises for long piriformis syndrome 9:31
Recap+summary 15:10

[Ace-bvbd]

I've been 2 years seeking medical attention in the best Military hospital in US Soil (6 years with the problem), and NOT a single person ever mentioned something like this. It describes my exact problem and must be this because in Xrays & MRI's there is nothing wrong. Thank's and keep the good job.

[Daniela_Ci]

Thank you so much!! After 8months of pain and numerous visits to doctors and physiotherapists, which didn’t help at all, I’ve found this video started to feel better second day after the training. I’ve been excercising almost every day and after a month I feel almost no pain! Thank you thank you thank you! 🙏

[jeremygonzalez]

I had this pain for about 3 days then discovered this video. Did the stretches and by the 2nd day the pain was mostly gone. God bless!

[alihunter]

So an update on my long Piriformis syndrome diagnosed using your simple test, I just completed my first 3 mile walk, that I used to do 4 times a week for the first time in 9 months! No pain at all I can hardly believe it! Your simple reminder to push the knee out rather than letting it fall inwards was all I needed to help correct my posture I cannot thank you enough!

[davidmargaryan]

I just got a job as a physical therapy aide at an outpatient clinic and your content is an absolute goldmine. As a future PT I will be revisiting your channel for years to come. Thank you

[davewitty]

I’ve gone deep on YouTube to try and fix some of my issues. I recently had grand mal seizure that changed my body. Brain surgery fixed the seizures. My employer fired me when I was in the hospital and I lost my insurance. So. I’m taking my health care to youtube. I’ve watched 100’s of videos. I was getting turned off by 99% of what I was watching. It’s all amateur “creators” looking for likes and subscribers with the same line. “Pain here? Do this!”

This was the first video that actually educated me, helped me and added value to my life. Thank you for creating content that is useful and helpful!

[ericmartin]

Thanks! Long piriformis.. who'd of thunk it? I've been dealing with this for years and am now on the road to recovery, thanks!

[alanm]

I spent so much time and money (with decent insurance) trying to fix short piriformis. I saw a two MDs, a trip to a sports clinic, three PTs and two Chiropractors. Only the 2nd Chiro (a holistic one) correctly diagnosed and fixed the pain (after 2 weeks of visits) by simply pressing on it for two minutes. After that, I sat on a lacrosse ball at the first sign of pain. No pain after 2 weeks. Saved me a trip to the spinal clinic and from botox shots or surgery. The US healthcare system needs a thorough roots and branches shake up.
Thanks for your work.

[Maldika]

Your explanation saves my days. Knowing that I'm actually having long piriformis syndrome changed my life. I've done so many exercises (actually for short piriformis syndrome) and taken so much pills for almost a year to make this pajn gone but none of those actually worked. Watched your video this morning and did the exercises, it's like an instant relief. Thanks a lot for sharing this treasure

[charlesglass]

OMG! You literally just saved my life! I’ve been to the chiropractor, doctors appointments and now you! I can’t thank you enough, five minutes of trying to do the one legged squat, my pain went from a 10 to a 2. I’m gonna do this everyday until I’m not falling off the platform. Thank you thank you thank you!

[cshah]

This is what I have been looking for 6 months! This is most thorough video to completely understand the symptoms and the corrective action to take. I had been doing the wrong stretches and inadvertently making my condition worse. This has so helped me.

[noskcaj]

This was extremely helpful. I'm 16 and in almost constant pain with Piriformis Syndrome, and a thorough walkthrough like this was exactly what I needed!

[peanutbutterpluto]

This guy is brilliant. He is without doubt one of the best online therapists + trainers. I look forward to watching all his vids and re-educating me! He’s changing me for the better

[christrevatt]

Nice one. I'd been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome and been given the exercises for short Piriformis. The stretches did nothing for me possibly got worse. Seeing your vid I tried the exercises for long Piriformis. Hey presto - at last some relief! The one that made an instant impression was the standing dip which took away the pain across my butt instantly.
Nice work ! Thank you!

[ikhtiyarnasirov]

Thank you a lot!!!
It has been a long journey, I have been suffering for 4 years! I went to different doctors: a orthopedist/this moron made to go through a meniscus surgery, it did not help; a kinesiologist taped all body, it helped for a while, but i made me itch. And here you are, I made your treatment-excise for 5 mins, and I do not feel pain and unbalance in my hip, I can walk straight, life literally became brighter and happier!!!
Thank you a lot, man!!!

[ChristopherBabson]

IMPORTANT!!!! If you have piraformis, WATCH THESE VIDEOS. DO NOT WATCH OTHER VIDEOS BEFORE YOU WATCH THESE. I was just diagnosed last week with piraformis. I watched 6 to 8 other PT videos and they all flatly told you to stretch. So, I stretched. It sent my pain through the roof, forcing me on steroids and 24/7 bed-rest. If I'd seen this video first, I'd have discovered I have "long-form piraformis" and I wouldn't have stretched.
Thanks Squat U. Your videos are excellent. You are explicit, clear, methodical and complete in all important information. And you repeat and emphasize important points.

[jesusm.]

Doctor, the truth is that you are a true scholar in your field—without a doubt, the best physiotherapist for injuries I have encountered. I am immensely grateful for your videos and advice; your expertise is invaluable. Thank you for everything you have done, as it is thanks to you that I have been able to recover

[viktorjanssen]

Every time i see so many views on a video like this, i'm so happy because you make money doing this. I can't thank you enough for this content. I never had a Doctor who wanted to go to the bottom of some issues and your videos sure helped fixing some.

[j]

You’ve saved my wife from 3 years of pain ❤️