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What is piriformis syndrome?

Piriformis syndrome causes pain in your buttocks and sometimes down your leg. It can make sitting for long periods uncomfortable and affect your daily activities. At Shasta Health, we offer in-home and virtual care to help you feel better. We teach you specific stretches and exercises to ease the tightness in your piriformis muscle and reduce nerve irritation. Our team works with you to improve how you sit and move to prevent future problems. With our personalized care in your home or through online sessions, we help you manage your pain and get back to your normal activities comfortably.

Frequently asked questions about treatment for piriformis syndrome in San Francisco

Why do I have pain in my buttocks?

Pain in the buttocks can be a symptom of piriformis syndrome, where the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve.

Can sitting for long periods cause piriformis syndrome?

Yes, prolonged sitting can contribute to piriformis syndrome by causing tightness in the piriformis muscle.

How can physical therapy help with piriformis syndrome?

Physical therapists can provide targeted stretches and exercises to relieve muscle tightness and nerve irritation, promoting healing and preventing future issues.

Expert Physical Therapists

Choose from a large network of certified physical therapists and providers

Christina Catalano

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT

Joanne Her

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT

Ayoosh Pareek

Licensed MSK Practitioner

Jennalyn Lew

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT

Vinod Singh

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT

Laurel Mines

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT, OCS

Fahmida Faiza

Licensed MSK Practitioner

PT, DPT

And many more...

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We only work with PTs (no PTAs). All of our PTs are licensed in San Francisco and board-certified. Choose from experts in orthopedics, sports, pediatrics, and more.

Get 1:1 care in the comfort of your home in San Francisco

Skip the commute and choose between in-home or virtual care. Your PT comes prepared with a customized treatment plan based on your goals and schedule.

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Our PT will help set attainable goals and provide you with the tools to achieve them. Message us anytime, and schedule follow-ups in minutes.

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Your pain might be mild and nagging, or more serious, but it never seems to go away. Maybe you think it will never go away. It's frustrating because it distracts you from work, your daily life, the little things, doing the activities and sports you love. You put it off. The more you put it off, the longer it persists. Maybe you have given up on it. The good news is you don't have to live in pain. See what's possible for you and your health today. Get freedom from your pain, so you don't have that nagging annoyance stopping you from your busy life.