David, a 35-year old truck driver, spends most of his time in the driver’s seat. On weekends, he enjoys long-distance running. In the past few months, he has experienced right buttock pain radiating ...

Piriformis syndrome causes pain in the buttocks and hip. It occurs when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. Treatment includes stretches, exercises, and home remedies. This irritation ...

Running injuries can be a pain in the butt--sometimes literally. Such is the case with piriformis syndrome, a stubborn condition characterized by pain deep in the buttocks and, in some instances, down ...

The piriformis muscle lies deep behind the gluteals and is responsible for the external rotation of the hip joint. When the muscle becomes too tight, it can impinge on the sciatic nerve, the largest ...

Andie MacDowell recently went public with her piriformis syndrome diagnosis, but what does the condition entail? According to the Cleveland Clinic, piriformis syndrome causes pain or numbness in a ...

Andie MacDowell, 66, revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that she has been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome, which causes sciatic nerve pain. Treatment and diligent hip exercises have relieved her ...

Andie MacDowell is opening up about her health. During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Thursday, Jan. 23, the Four Weddings and a Funeral star, 66, revealed she'd been diagnosed with ...

Andie MacDowell has shared a health update about her battle with Piriformis Syndrome, a painful condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve. The Four Weddings and a Funeral star recently ...

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 ...