Piriformis Muscle Release | Sciatica Treatment

Today’s video shows a piriformis muscle release technique that can be used to treat low back pain, hip pain and sciatica.

Sciatica most often describes symptoms that originate from the low back (lumbar spine) and radiate to the buttock and down the back of the leg. In some cases, sciatica originates in the pelvic region and is associated with deep gluteal structures, including the piriformis muscle, and can even be triggered by the upper hamstring attachment.

When working to improve symptoms associated with sciatica, interventions should have the primary goal of decreasing neural irritation. When neural symptoms improve, pain will decrease and won’t radiate as far down the leg. Besides exercise/movement interventions, soft tissue work (massage) in the region of the sciatic nerve and surrounding muscles (piriformis) can often help alleviate some discomfort.

If you are experiencing low back and/or buttock pain that you think may be associated with irritation of the sciatic nerve and you have a willing partner available, give the technique shown here a try. A bit of moderate pressure in the region of sensitivity can help reduce pain in many people.

[jessicawhite]

The absolute worst pain to have as a trucker! This helped me. Took away the tingling numbing pain down my leg and foot

[GarrettS-ebow]

I am 38 years old I have Sciatica, & words I would use to describe it & the pain at times are Crippling, Disabling, hopelessness. Is my life going to be like this forever. I feel like my job is going to be at risk! Not much really helps during a Sciatic Flare up. ANY KIND OF Massage does help even if I do it myself... A few months ago my Sciatica was so bad for 3-4 months where I was pretty much stuck to the floor either on my back or my stomach! I'm a stocker at a grocery store & at the end of the night I was Hunched over & limping. As soon as I walked out the door I started bawling my eyes out! I had to get DR note for light duty. It seriously started to screw with my Mental Health as well!

[QueenfHerts]

Literally always in that exact spot, I use my massage gun or my foam roller depending on how much the pain is, takes it right out

[benhagstrom]

For anyone suffering, I've been doing piriformis stretches ranging from several time a day to a few times a week, and the "nerve flossing" a few times a year, and I have not had a sciatic flare up in almost 10 years. It really does help

[debbiedempsey]

I'm dealing with it....Its horrible and ver painful..Praying for healing and relief..on my way to a therapist...I hope they get relief 😢

[Real.Flowers.]

I just asked my 7 yr old to walk on that part of my butt and it felt better. The stretches helped even more.

[lesterbutic]

I almost quit my job bcoz of this..still fighting hoping and praying for a miracle healing someday

[TrueVintageRnBFan]

Somebody get this guy some bail money 😂

[jojocrow]

Thank you. I had my husband do this for me tonight and it gave me so much relief.

[erika]

I’ve been having this problem for a couple of days. First, I thought it was just sciatica, but when the Advil helped within 30 minutes I figured it was something else. I found this on the Net and the description fits my symptoms. I have M.S., Spinal Stenosis, and Syringomelia. The opioid pain meds did nothing for this severe pain. The pain gets so intense I am in tears. I’m going to do exercises.

[amritadattaray]

Same point /area i am having pain lately which is intolerable

[patriciamartinez]

I had Cortizone shots there and major pain relief. There is hope

[Bond.girl.]

Very helpful, thank you! This area has been giving me issues lately.

[Lilcisco]

The pain is excruciating 🤦🏽‍♂️😩 I deal with this all the time.

[mojaveghost]

THANK YOU!!! I’ve been looking for this. I can’t even sleep on my left side because of this.

[rodjulius]

I just had this last week couldn't sleep at night or sit down never want that pain ever again

[jcraigwilliams]

I'm on day 5 of what I assume is sciatica, which appeared out of nowhere. Most of the time I can handle it, but when I move a certain way-- or sometimes just randomly-- I'm hit with mind-numbing pain. I'll try this. Hopefully it's effective even when done by oneself.

[Liyoncejones]

Need this. When it hurts it hurts bad.

[aymanharoon]

بالفعل هو ده مكان الالم يبدء من هنا حتي أسفل الرجل ما هو التمرين المناسب ❤

[Deebadassgoddess]

I just ordered “Nu Medics” Tens Unit Machine electrical pulse charge. And it got rid of Sciatica pain in one day. It was on sale for $31. I put it on the spot he was rubbing. I feel soo good! 💯💯