Your piriformis is a small muscle located beneath your glutes that helps to rotate and stabilize your hips. When this muscle gets tight, overused, or irritated, it can put pressure on your sciatic ...

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 ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from low back pain you know how much it can disrupt your daily routine. Simple things most take for granted, like going for a walk, sitting at a ...

Piriformis syndrome might sound like a scary, rare condition, but it’s a common injury that runners can suffer from that is easy to resolve. The syndrome affects the piriformis muscle – one of the ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...