Relieving Piriformis Syndrome

If you are experiencing pain in your buttocks, hips, or upper legs, it might be Piriformis Syndrome. But don’t worry because other people have been down this road as well. Allow us to guide you through the process of getting familiar with and treating Piriformis Syndrome effectively.

Piriformis Syndrome is a frequently occurring neuromuscular disorder that causes discomfort in the hips, tingling sensations, and numbness in the hips. The condition comes about when the sciatic nerve gets compressed by the piriformis muscle present in the buttocks. Compression can result from injury, inflammation muscle spasms, or scar tissue formation within the piriformis muscle.

The symptoms associated with Piriformis syndrome may vary from a minor annoyance to severe pain. Some of these include:

• Buttock pain radiating into the back of the thigh-
• Tingling or numbness of buttocks or leg/Thigh
• Difficulty sitting for long periods
• Pain when walking or going upstairs, getting in and out of the sitting position, and laying on your side.

At Wakeman Chiropractic we are committed to providing comprehensive care for patients with Piriformis Syndrome. To relieve pain and restore mobility our chiropractors employ a combination of chiropractic adjustments and manual therapy. Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, and exercises.

Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy breaks up the scar tissue, adhesions, and inflamed tissue. (Learn More)

Chiropractic Adjustments: By specific spinal adjustments we aim to realign the spine thus reducing inflammation while relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Manual Therapy: Massage therapy involving stretching techniques as well as myofascial release can be used by our chiropractors to reduce muscle tension hence fostering the healing process in the piriformis muscle.

Wakeman Chiropractic is conveniently situated within AdventHealth Facilities which serve the communities of Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange. We have an up-to-date facility that will ensure patients receive personalized care and are treated with individual attention.

If you would like to find out if you have piriformis syndrome and are tired of living with pain, it is time to take the first step toward relief. Take some time and schedule a consultation in Wakeman Chiropractic for more information on how to embark on your journey to a life free from pain today.

Service Areas:

Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach,  Port Orange