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Does anyone else have issues with piriformis
I have been having piriformis muscle pain for at least two years. It presses against the siatic nerve causing electrical shock type pain to my foot. Seems to have gotten worse since TKR 9 weeks ago. It aches when walking for extended periods and the real bad pair comes when lying and turning from one side to the other. I have had epidural injections which help some but don't cure the issue. Any advice would be appreciated. Have done PT for it but nothing seems to really help.
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I have had great help with acupuncture along with pt. Strengthening back and stomach muscles seems to help me also. Hope you can find something that works for you soon.
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2 Reactions@craigsleftknee: I am sorry pain in your piriformis muscles is such a limitation. I have found this pain relief by doing yoga stretches for the hips. The sciatica pain running down your leg from hip is awful too. My sympathies are with you!
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3 ReactionsThank you for your advice
Will give yoga a try
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1 ReactionI had a great massage therapist who worked on the piriformis muscles at each appointment.
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1 ReactionI am having the same problem following THR 2 months ago. I do have a bad back also, so I don't know if it will ever get better. I sure hope so. It is interfering with my recovery from hip replacement surgery.