The piriformis syndrome is a common problem in people and is now being recognized as a source of dysfunction and pain in pets. There has been a focus mainly for dogs, but affected cats are now being ...

Piriformis syndrome is a rare disorder of the nerves and muscles. When you have it, your piriformis muscle--a flat, band-like muscle located in your butt near the top of your hip joint--presses on the ...

Your piriformis is a small muscle located beneath your glutes that helps to rotate and stabilize your hips. When this muscle gets tight, overused, or irritated, it can put pressure on your sciatic ...

PIRIFORMIS syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle - which connects the sacrum or tail bone to the upper femur, or thigh bone - irritates the sciatic nerve. It is located deep ...