Piriformis syndrome massage therapy TorontoPiriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is buttock pain that closely mimics sciatica — it comes from the piriformis muscle, deep in the glute, pressing on the sciatic nerve as it passes underneath (or in some people, through) it.

Not a diagnosis — for more information, contact me or another trusted healthcare provider.

The pain often stops around the back of the knee, and pressing directly on the piriformis can sometimes recreate it. Those are useful clues, but not a reliable test on their own — piriformis pain can travel below the knee too, and a few other conditions can look similar. Part of what I do at your first visit is help narrow down the likely source, though a firm diagnosis is something your doctor makes, not me.

This one's absolutely my bread and butter — some days I'll see four people in a row with the exact same shooting pain from long hours sitting. It's more common in winter too, between shovelling and more time spent in the car.

Treatment is deep tissue work through the piriformis, multi-joint stretching and mobilization, plus home care so you've got a way to manage the tightness yourself between visits — usually some self-release and stretching, tailored to what's actually tight for you.

What I Focus On

• Deep Tissue Work
• Multi-Joint Stretching
• Mobilization
• Home Care