Thanks for all this Sue. I have done massive extensive research on piriformis syndrome. I can’t walk; in a wheelchair and sleep in a recliner. I’ve been through PT and then was told that was the worse thing I could have done; the piriformis should not be stretched; it just causes more pain, PT never relieved me of any pain, I’ve also done numerous injections; none of which helped the pain for more than 2 days. That’s what the piriformis syndrome is, but in reverse of how you stated; the sciatica nerve actually presses on the piriformis muscle. The doctor did show me the X-ray and the MRI and it’s not that I don’t agree that I could have a bad hip, but no one is looking or has the ability (right equipment-which is “diagnostic ultrasound”) to focus on what I need to know. I’m on a FB forum for piriformis syndrome and have gained a lot of knowledge about this muscle from that page. There are only 5/6 doctors in the US that have experience in removing it, and they don’t take my insurance. If a “release” is needed, I think Mayo may do that which is what I’m trying to find out. Yes I’ve been to 2 ortho’s. I’m not a bit reluctant to undergo surgery again, I just want it to be 100% the right surgery.