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This short video shows Piriformis in the context of “Nerve pain in the pelvis and buttock.” Improper pelvic tilt and imbalance of stabilizers (weak gluteus medius/maximus ) increase the tension around the nerves. Trauma/surgery scars can also irritate the nerves. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Improper pelvic tilt and imbalance of stabilizers (weak gluteus medius/maximus ) increase the tension around the nerves. Trauma/surgery scars can also irritate the nerves. The clip places this within “Nerve pain in the pelvis and buttock” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Nerve pain in the pelvis and buttock.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.