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The difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica
The pain associated with sciatica can be intermittent or constant but often feels like a sharp pain shooting down the leg from the lower back. FILE PHOTO | POOL
There are differences between piriformis syndrome and sciatica, even though the symptoms are similar.
The reason they are similar is due to the fact the piriformis muscle may irritate or compress the sciatic nerve, causing pain similar to sciatica pain that is due to other medical conditions, such as disc herniation or spinal stenosis. It usually takes a physician’s assessment to determine the specific diagnosis.
