Will deep massage help me and what can I do myself except from stretching almost all the muscles in the hip area and not sitting too much? I'm going to a pretty useless physiotherapist at the moment but it doesn't really seem like he's knowing what to do. Would a chiropractor be able to help me? My doctor has already given me the diagnosis and the problem is not due to my back but my piriformis muscle.
Please help!
It took six weeks, but deep tissue massage solved my issues with piriformis syndrome. PT did not help me. You might also try a foam roller.
I found a cable lat machine with the pulley set to the floor, velcro strap around the ankle, 20#, 3 sets of 15, each leg, leg curls and extensions and abduction and aductions, while standing, 3x per week. Knocks it out in about 2 weeks. Your weight may vary.
Along with the suggestions mentioned above, I would try the Jay Johnson's Myrtl routine.This would be a good idea before doing any weight room work. It is simple and it doesn't require any equipment. As a long time sufferer of IT and piriformis, its really helped to improve the flexibility in my hip area. The foam roller is also tremendous. A lot of times for injuries there isn't one solution to getting healthy, it takes the synergistic effect of doing everything...ice, rest, massage, exercises and stretching. Also try using the search function if you havn't already.
had a bit of piriformis syndrome last track season. What REALLY helped me was going up against a wall and massaging all the muscles in my hip/glutes with a lacrosse ball.
Do you live anywhere near Central Florida?
The right PT makes a BIG difference, but it has taken me 3 years to find the right one. Keep searching for a good PT, ask everyone you know, call around, ask sports med ortho surgeons, ask other PTs, ask your track store, etc.
Chiroprater who specializes in A.R.T
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Chiroprater who specializes in A.R.T
Normally I would avoid chiropractors at all costs, but when I had piriformis syndrome A.R.T. actually helped a lot. It was the only thing that provided any relief.
Thanks a lot for your help. I will try them out and begin doing almost everything I can to get back on track...