Discussing with a friend, another related injury in the psoas / back pain family.
"Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or otherwise irritated by the piriformis muscle causing pain, tingling and numbness in the buttocks and along the path of the sciatic nervedescending down the lower thigh and into the leg."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piriformis_syndrome
"When piriformis syndrome is caused by weak abductors combined with tight adductors, a highly effective and easy treatment includes stretching and strengthening these muscle groups. An exercise regimen targeting the gluteus medius and hip abductor muscle groups can alleviate symptoms of piriformis syndrome within days."
No surprises here, daily stretches and strengthening are the answer. After some R.I.C.E..
Another one to add to the list...
And again, Runner's world got the answer:
Muscle imbalances can contribute to piriformis syndrome. Sitting all day can result in overactive hip flexors and weakened glutes. Strengthening those rear muscles will alleviate stress on the piriformis muscle.
http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/get-over-it-piriformis-pain
Sitting, Again ? We really have to learn to code on the move.
Maybe with this ?
After two days of soft stretching exercises the pain has gone away. Biking, doesn't hurt anymore! I am starting a routine to make my but look like Jennifer Lopez's one. We'll see if that prevents this from happening in the future.
ReplyDeleteBtw, these two videos were really helpful to determine whether the pain was caused by a disc herniation or a piriformis syndrome:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU7abgOefu8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWc5tS2UIt4
Thanks for the helpful tips!
JL :)
Butt is sexy, but don't forget your abs.
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