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Piriformis Syndrome

A condition in which the piriformis muscle deep in the buttock becomes rigid and compresses the sciatic nerve. Numbness and pain run from the buttock down the back of the leg.

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Piriformis Syndrome

Q. Buttock pain when sitting long — is this piriformis syndrome?

Likely — prolonged sitting is classic for piriformis syndrome.

📝 Detailed Answer

Sitting and piriformis: ① prolonged sitting tightens piriformis, ② classic provocation for syndrome, ③ pain may radiate down leg, ④ standing/walking may temporarily relieve, ⑤ Korean medicine + activity modification effective.

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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