Common Causes of Piriformis Syndrome
- Prolonged sitting or poor posture
- Overuse injuries from running or climbing
- Trauma to buttock muscles
- Muscle imbalance weakening pelvic stability
- Aggravated vāta from irregular lifestyle
Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome
- Deep buttock pain worsened by sitting
- Pain radiating down the leg
- Numbness or tingling in thigh and calf
- Stiffness and reduced hip rotation
- Difficulty walking long distances
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Piriformis Syndrome
- Abhyanga (oil massage) with vāta-pacifying oils
- Svedana (herbal steam) to ease stiffness
- Kati basti (warm oil pooling on low back)
- Herbs like aśvagandhā and daśamūla for nerve support
- Yoga stretches and posture correction for relief