Sciatica vs. Piriformis Syndrome: Why the Right Diagnosis Changes Your Whole Treatment Plan
Sciatica and piriformis syndrome can feel almost identical, but they come from different places, and telling them apart changes the entire treatment plan. True sciatica usually starts with a compressed nerve root in the lower spine, while piriformis syndrome comes from a muscle deep in the buttock irritating the sciatic nerve. Treating one as if […]