According to the World Health Organization or the WHO, lower back pain affected 619 million people globally in 2020. That number is predicted to increase to 843 million by 2050. A large percentage of ...

The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the hip joint. Its main role is to rotate the hip and move the leg away from the body (abduction). Lucky people probably haven't heard of this tiny ...

Running injuries can be a pain in the butt--sometimes literally. Such is the case with piriformis syndrome, a stubborn condition characterized by pain deep in the buttocks and, in some instances, down ...

A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...

Back pain is an incredibly common issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, debilitating pain that disrupts your daily life. While back pain can have ...

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Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

"It's a muscle that kind of clamps down on my sciatic nerve, and it was shooting down my leg," the actress said during an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' Becca Longmire is a digital news ...

Andie MacDowell is getting candid about working out and aging. The Four Weddings and a Funeral actress, 66, revealed that she turned to physical therapy after she was diagnosed with piriformis ...

Andie MacDowell revealed she was recently diagnosed with Piriformis syndrome. However, with her “miracle” treatment, the actress has been able to make a remarkable recovery. “It’s a muscle that’s, ...