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How to cure piroformis muscle pain

Posted by johnob69 @johnob69, Mar 17 1:30pm

Recently diagnosed with piroformis muscle strain.Sending me to PT and then for cortizone shot.If shot doesn’t work then hip replacement.Does this sound like a good course of action?

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closer0043 | @closer0043 | Mar 17 9:38pm

That should be decided by how much cartilage is left in your hip. A simple xray will show that.

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marcd2k | @marcd2k | Mar 18 9:47am

Hello, John, I would think there are more steps to your treatment than to try one shot, then go right to replacing your hip. Talk with your physical therapist about your options, as well as your primary doctor. Good luck!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 18 12:25pm

@johnob69 Hmm...that's a big leap, unless the doctor also ordered x-rays that show the hip needs replacing. Usually, conservative treatments are tried first, you can see a good description here:
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/piriformis-syndrome-causes-symptoms-treatments
It is important to be patient as well - if the muscle is strained, healing will take time.
Did you see your primary doc, or an orthopedic surgeon?

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