Piriformis Syndrome is a condition where a small muscle known as the piriformis muscle  spasms or contracts in a way that irritates the sciatic nerve.  This results in pain in the hip or buttocks region, though it may also shoot into the lower back and thigh as well.

What is this piriformis muscle and why is it such a pain

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