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How long does it take to resolve Piriformis Syndrome?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jan 16 7:52am | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@carolcompton That's an interesting question, but I have an observation. In my experience, performing syndrome takes time for the irritation/inflammation to form - not just a single night of sleeping on a replaced hip.
There are exercises to do, but you must also eliminate the underlying cause, whether it is sitting too long, incorrect posture, repetitive motion, poor posture or muscle weakness.
Here is a recent disussion on the topic:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-else-have-issues-with-piriformis/
When I had issues (both before and after bilateral hip replacements) my PT gave me a series of exercises to do twice a day, followed by ice. Whenever it threatens, I go back to the exercises and ice before it gets bad, and try to figure out what brought it on. For me it is usually sitting or standing too long without moving around- which happens when I am in the midst of intense projects.
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@sueinmn I don't think its appropriate to diagnosis @carolcompton symptom as "piriformis syndrome." OH.... wait... SHE called it that in the subject title! Carol, piriformis condition is brought on for a variety of reasons. It is a "loose" diagnosis. Mine occurs when I sit working for too long. (I've had both hips replaced like Sue. My hip joint replacement doesn't have much to do with my piriformis dysfunction. To relieve piriformis flares you stop doing what you are doing to bring it on, must strengthen your muscles, and ice/heat. I prefer heat. Exactly like Sue said - gotta figure out what brought it on. Last night I also had a horrible day/night. Figure it is the extreme temps and Santa Ana conditions where I live. Wrapped myself in a heating pad and threw on the heat for the night and I am much better today! Funny, I am in the midst of an intense project too right now. That always brings it on! 😉
@sueinmn Exactly what I have experienced since my right hip surgery last July. Most of the time, it is OK and I completely forget I even had the procedure, except still marveling at how much more I can now do! However, if I am not active for long periods of time, or sit or stand in one place for too long, boy do I feel it. Also, every so often I overdo the exercises and stretching and I get reminded of that too. But, I am still so thrilled at the outcome of my hip replacement surgery. I was literally resigned to being a couch potato before, now; the things I want and can do is unlimited!
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Thanks for this. It was a good reminder that I have been sitting in front of the laptop for hours since on Christmas vacation began. I do watch series while lying on the couch, laptop on tummy, but will try to do less sitting, even if I am perched on several pillows.
I am at least thankful that I didn't dislocate the fake ball and socket, which was my first thought, since the pain was so severe, at first.''
When I go to the doctor for my frozen shoulder, the original problem, I can get a ''two for one'' deal.