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Piriformis Syndrome: How were you diagnosed and what helps?
Spine Health | Last Active: May 19 12:46pm | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Hi! I've had Piriformis Muscle problems for quite a few years. When it first came on I had many massages & that helped but only temporarily. I've also had steroid injections that last a little while. You're right, you cannot do stretches for this, it only makes it worse. When it flares up I try to massage it myself using arnica cream or Motrin Gel (asprin). When it gets real bad I push on it ( i use something that has a small ball on the end) it does hurt but
then it feels good too.
That usually settles it down some. Then I also have pain going down the outer side of my leg. I always thought it was my IT band but it could very well be my hip especially since I have osteoporosis.
Another thing I do to help with the pain with both of these is a heating pad.
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I’ve since had my left hip replaced which is what was causing all this pain the entire time. Now my right hip needs replacing, but cardio does not think I should have this done at my age (82) with cardiac issues as well. I have Osteoporosis also. I also use the heating pad, every night!! And it surely does help.
Those steroids injections only helped for about a week or two, so they finally put me on Hydrocodone. Unfortunately that is my only pain relief. But I’m fine with it. It does take all that pain away. I have no choice. Thank you for the reply!