How to Self Test for Piriformis Syndrome at Home

If you've got persistent low-back pain that feels like it's burning or radiating into your thigh, or sciatica or leg numbness or tingling, it may be Piriformis syndrome. In this video, I demonstrate a self-test you can use at home to determine whether what you're feeling is caused by Piriformis syndrome.

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DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Check with your own healthcare professional before attempting anything in this video. This information is only intended to show you the correct technique for physical therapy exercises and should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you experience any pain or difficulty while doing these exercises, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.

[ATHigh]

If both tests are Positive. Positive for what?? Pain or Relief. No explanation.

[theodorecarbajal]

Hello, I been having this pain for awhile and all these stretches I would do when the pain came in, never really did anything just relived it a bit, and man I think it was causing testicle aches in the same leg.. few days ago it was driving me crazy and my friend had a massage gun, instant relief!!!! I haven't felt so much relief it was an amazing massage. this pain had been there months. Instant relief after massage gun and so much relief!

[R_Thomp]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you!!!

[ciaociaociao]

Hello can you please tell me if when we do these tests are we supposed to get relief from the pain ?or if we feel pain then we have piriformis im a little confused lol i was doing side leg lifts and now when i stand from sitting especially when driving i get a pain in my buttocks down to the back thigh and sometimes across the pelvis is this piriformis ? Thank you so much

[joseandrade]

Hello, thank you very much for this explanation and video. When I do the exercises you mentioned the pain goes away and it feels good, but the pain or discomfort comes back within 30 or hour sometimes 2 hrs. Will these be positive? Thanks :)

[mugsysukoo]

So if you still feel pain it's pinformis? Or if it receives pain then it's positive for pinformis? Cause you were not clear

[mvtube]

I've pain on my left side. I tried the 2nd chair test, and the affected side is more flexible means I'm not having any problem on external rotation, on the other side where I don't feel any pain it's less flexible and less external rotation.?? What should I do

[Mondrsyy]

What's the difference between a sciatica and piriformi? I'm confused.

[Flyingsailordiver]

But what is the positive result. Please be specific.

[kookoonutchim]

I was comatosed for 2 days and no one told me abt this! My ass was numb and my hipsare still in pain afte 2 weeks of being released from the hospital, I tried doing all this and it hurts. I used to do the butterfly stretch now I can't do it without pain.

[AG-iulv]

Nothing changed on the lying position. In the sitting position, there was mild to mid irritation when stretching, but none when relaxing. 🤔

[Syeda]

What if the test is negative but when you run all of a sudden and it happens

[HailMasterChief]

Great explanation, appreciate your knowledge...

[itsamerachel]

Not a good video. Doesn’t even explain what a positive result would be

[catcastle]

Positive for piriformis and these stretches helped lessen the pain a bit.

[londynbansks]

I did the seated test as a pregnant woman & my foot went numb 😭

[Add_Account]

Hello i wasn't in pain . But i am now from forcing my leg into thess painful position... At least i know what it is

[lynnegore]

If you have it there's no way you can bend your legs that way

[AG-nnlp]

"affected side" 😂 it's both 😑

[kellygetscreative]

Zero information on what would indicate a positive test. Totally unhelpful.