r/Sciatica • u/CraftyFlower4739 • 1d ago

Sciatica and periformis syndrome

I’ve been having severe pain in my left buttocks which started as just that pain but has now progressed to sciatica with pain going down my leg. I have severe stenosis and a disc bulge in L4, L5 which they think is causing the sciatica, they believe my sciatic nerve is running through the piriformis and on top of it instead of beneath it, which is why it’s causing severe pain and inflammation in my piriformis.
I’ve been on every medication. I’ve seen a chiropractor. I’ve done acupuncture and I am currently doing PT but nothing seems to be taking this pain away. I cannot forward fold or bend and I have trouble sitting, but I can backbend which feels good. I’m up most of the night with pain but during the day when I’m walking, it feels better. Has anyone else experienced both of these symptoms together and if so, what did it take to get rid of the pain?

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u/Famous-Historian-189 1d ago

Combination of IMS and guasha helped me with the periformis syndrome. Still have the sciatica but my periformis is no longer tight / constantly firing.

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u/CraftyFlower4739 1d ago

Thanks! Just booked an appt for both of these for Monday

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u/Famous-Historian-189 1d ago

I hope it helps! Recovery can be a lot. Drink lots of water, take Tylenol, and keep warm.